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All laws in effect in the Republic of Hawaii would continue. Suits would be under the name of the Territory of Hawaii. Finally, the act stated that any contracts made after August 12, 1898 would be nullified and terminated since they would no longer be legally binding according to the United States
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A senator of the Hawaiian Islands must be a citizen of the United States, must be at least 30 years old, and must have lived in Hawaii for at least three years. The original text, written in 1900, requires that a senator must "be a male citizen of the United States;" this gender requirement stood
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Certain offices that the Republic of Hawaii once supported would be abolished and replaced. For example, president, minister of foreign affairs, minister of the interior, minister of finance, minister of public instruction, auditor-general, deputy auditor-general, surveyor-general, marshal, and
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Candidates to the House of Representatives must be 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and lived in Hawaii for at least three years. The original text, written in 1900, requires that a senator must "be a male citizen of the United States;" this gender requirement stood until 1922.
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Any member of the Senate or House of Representatives found guilty disorderly behavior or neglect of duty can be censured or impeached. Any member can be pardoned for any words that he may have said during a general session. Any member can also be pardoned of any crime while he is away on their
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with regard to what martial law actually allowed, and more specifically, whether civilians could be tried by military courts. Section 67 derived from Article 31 of the Constitution of the Republic of Hawaii (1895), was suited for disloyal subjects at odds with the annexation; demonstrating how
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The house of representatives will hold 51 members who shall be elected from their representative district, the member will then be active until the following general election. In case a vacancy opens then a special election will be held to fill in that vacancy.
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An office holder who takes bribes and subdues to any type of corruption will have voting rights repealed and will no longer be allowed to run for any governmental office, unless they are pardoned and
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The Senate had 25 members, having a four-year term. When a member of the Senate dies or resigns, a special election or a general election will appoint a new member to replace him.
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is assaulted, detained or harmed, the offenders will be fined or detained for a maximum of 30 days. This also applies if the person violates or threatens any member of any house.
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Elections would be held on the second Tuesday of November, but the governor could make a special request 30 days in advance for an earlier election.
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The Act stated that any person who was a citizen of the Republic of Hawaii on or before August 12, 1898 would also be a citizen of the
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Members of either house will be paid $ 1000 for each general session to which they attend. is responsible for such payments from the
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Fifth District – Kohala and the rest of North Kona that was not stated in the fourth district; One representative
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The government of the United States has chosen to establish 18 representative districts which are as follows:
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government lobbied for annexation by the United States. Annexation was approved by President
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Second District – The portion of the island known as South Hilo; Four representatives
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Twelfth District– The part of Oʻahu known as Upper Nuʻuanu; Three representatives
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Thirteenth District – The part of Oʻahu known as Kapalama; Three representatives
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First District – Part of the island of Hawaii known as Puna; One representative
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Eighteenth District – The islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau; Four representatives
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Seventeenth District – The rest of the island of Oʻahu; Three representatives
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Seventh District – The islands of Maui and Kahoʻolawe; Five representatives
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Fourth District – Kaʻū, South Kona, and a portion of North Kona known as
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in distress and is the main symbol of the Hawaiian sovereignty movement.
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Sixth District– Islands of Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi; One representative
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Ninth District – Another portion of the island of Oʻahu known as
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respective house sessions, unless the crime includes any form of
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Fifteenth District – Portions of the island of Oʻahu known as
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Third District – North Hilo and Hāmākua; One representative
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Eight District – The segment of the island Oʻahu known as
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which set up trade relations with the Kingdom. After the
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Sixteenth District – Parts of island of Oʻahu known as
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Index


Iolani Palace
Honolulu
a series
Hawaiian sovereignty
movement


Hawaiian flag
Hawaiian Kingdom
Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom
Opposition to the overthrow
Legal status of Hawaii
US federal recognition of Native Hawaiians
Chiefdom
Kingdom
Provisional Government
Government in Exile
Republic
Territory
State
Hawaiian rebellions (1887–1895)
Wilcox rebellion of 1889
Leper War on Kauaʻi
Black Week (Hawaii)
1895 Wilcox rebellion
Hawaiian Renaissance
2008 occupation of Iolani Palace
125th anniversary of the overthrow
Aloha ʻĀina Party
Home Rule Party of Hawaii
Office of Hawaiian Affairs

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