Presidential Succession Act: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on the Constitution of the House Committee on the Judiciary, 108th Congress

Examines the need for changes to the Presidential Succession Act which governs the transfer of power in the event that there is a simultaneous vacancy in the office of the presidency and the vice presidency.https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/twentyfifth_amendment_congressional_materials/1001/thumbnail.jp

Guide to the Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution records

The Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution (the Commission), consisting of 23 members appointed by President Ronald Reagan, was charged with promoting and coordinating activities to commemorate the 200 year anniversary of the Constitution. This collection documents the work of the Commission, as well as activities planned by state and local organizations for the Bicentennial. These records consist of the meeting materials, planning documents, and publications generated by the Commission, as well as materials highlighting events that took place throughout the United States. Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. Special Collections Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content. To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections staff at [email protected]://digital.sandiego.edu/findingaidssc/1001/thumbnail.jp

Pay Roll of the Convention, October Session 1819

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1945 Missouri Constitution Promotional Brochure

1945 Missouri Constitution Promotional Brochur

Hearing: Temporary Filling of House of Representatives Vacancies During National Emergencies: Hearing on H.J. Res. 67

House Subcommittee on the Constitution of the Judiciary Committee hearing on legislation that would allow state governors to temporarily appoint representatives to take the place of those who have died or become incapacitated when 25 percent or more of all representatives are unable to perform their duties.https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/twentyfifth_amendment_congressional_materials/1033/thumbnail.jp

The 1921 Constitution and democracy

I am going to talk about the 1921 Constitution and democracy. And I will start with the relevance of a ‘constitution’. A Constitution is important because it provides the legal framework to pave the way for some form of democratic exercise and the rule of law - what we are currently hearing so much about here in Malta. It also determines the role of democratic institutions and the inclusiveness of political systems. This constitutes the main theme of my speech: how inclusive are we as a democracy? What does democracy mean? The word comes from the Greek word ‘demos’ (people) and ‘kratos’ (government), meaning leadership by the people, with the people and for the people, where people debate and work with each other. And this participation in democracy involves two things: 1) elections to elect the people’s representatives; or else 2) direct participation of the people. [excerpt]peer-reviewe