Explore 1862 Massachusetts laws and resolves that shaped taxation, governance, and civil rights.
This volume collects statutory updates, amendments, and public policy from the Commonwealth. It includes measures on how taxes are assessed and collected, the regulation of public funds, the treatment of Indigenous communities, and the incorporation and operation of local institutions. Readings cover administrative changes, new rights provisions, and how state authorities planned for the needs of a growing 19th?century society.
Ideal for readers of legal history and 19th?century civic policy.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book from the 18th century outlines a constitution to establish a form of representative government in Massachusetts. Modelled on classical republican principles, it establishes a separation of powers, wherein the legislature is divided into two chambers, an executive branch headed by a governor, and an independent judiciary. It is notable for its protection of individual liberties, including freedom of speech and the right to bear arms, as well as its focus on the importance of education and the encouragement of the arts and sciences. This document was a foundational document for the US Constitution and provided a model for other state governments. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334073960_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334073960
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