Isbn: 9780266102335 - manual for the use of the general court: containing the rules of the two branches, together with the constitution of the commonwealth and that the ... departments of the state government, st (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 748 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, a foundational document for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, establishes the rights and responsibilities of its citizens, the structure of its government, and the relationship between the two. It asserts that all people are born equal, with the right to life, liberty, property, safety, and happiness. The government's sole purpose is to protect these rights, with power derived from the people, who may alter or abolish it as needed. Elections must be free and fair, with all qualified citizens eligible to vote and hold office. Property can only be taken for public use with just compensation. The book emphasizes the importance of public worship and education in maintaining a virtuous society. Balancing individual liberty with collective responsibility, this book provides a timeless framework for self-governance, ensuring the protection and prosperity of the people of Massachusetts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…