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December 8, 1813
Winchester Gazette
Winchester, Virginia
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Vermont's council of censors proposes major constitutional amendments, including a senate to replace the council with equal legislative power and a judiciary with tenure during good behavior, modeled on the U.S. Constitution.
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The council of censors has proposed for consideration some capital amendments in the constitution of the state--indeed it may be called a new constitution on the model of that of the U. S. The principal changes contemplated are these--to substitute a senate in the place of the council, which shall have an equal voice with the popular branch in the enaction of laws, and a check upon executive nominations. The judiciary, too, instead of fluctuating with every political change is to be put on a proper footing--the tenure of office will in future be "during good behavior." -Boston D. Adv.
The council of censors has proposed for consideration some capital amendments in the constitution of the state--indeed it may be called a new constitution on the model of that of the U. S. The principal changes contemplated are these--to substitute a senate in the place of the council, which shall have an equal voice with the popular branch in the enaction of laws, and a check upon executive nominations. The judiciary, too, instead of fluctuating with every political change is to be put on a proper footing--the tenure of office will in future be "during good behavior." -Boston D. Adv.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
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Vermont Constitution
Amendments
Senate
Judiciary
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Vermont
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Vermont
Event Details
The council of censors proposes major amendments to the state constitution, including replacing the council with a senate that has equal legislative power and checks executive nominations, and establishing judiciary tenure during good behavior.