Record #:

19733

Author(s):

Cook, Florence

Abstract:

This article examines procedure in the North Carolina assembly during the colonial period, 1731-1770. It includes descriptions of establishing operational policy, appointments and positions within the assembly, the role of religion within assembly operations, expulsion of members, member privileges, rules of decorum, acts of legislation, the passing and rejection of bills, the division of the houses and joint conferences, relations with the governor and committee systems.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 8 Issue 3, July 1931, p258-283, f

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775--Assembly; North Carolina--History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775--Laws