Powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the. No state shall, without the consent of the congress, lay any imposts or duties on imports or exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing its inspection laws. Slovenia is a state governed by the rule of law and a social state. The actual enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the congress of the united states, and within every subsequent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct. The guide is an excellent research tool for students to use to gain a deeper understanding of one of our nations founding documents and the establishment of the federal government.
Article 100 of the constitution should be made operational through the enactment of legislation for promoting the effective representation of article 100 groups. Chapter 1 the republic article 1 establishment of th e republic o f namibia and id entification of its territory 1 the republic of namibia is hereby established as a sovereign, secular, democratic and unitary state founded u pon the prin ciples of democracy, the rule of law and justice for all. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states, which shall consist of a senate and. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in thisact referred to as the constitution. Perfect toleration of religious sentiment shall be secured, and no inhabitant of the state. This legislation may be referred to as the promotion of the representation in parliament of.
Constitution of the state of vermont vermont general. Defence of the constitution chapter twoterritories of ghana 4. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states, and the electors in each state shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the state legislature. On the 1st wednesday of september 1864, the constitution was approved by the vote of the people of the territory of nevada. The constitution united its citizens as members of a whole, vesting the power of the union in the people. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states, and the electors in each state. The constitution of the united states of america us department of. The convention met at carson city on july 4, 1864, and adjourned on july 28 of the same year. Preamble preamble article i declaration of rights utah legislature. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states, which shall consist of a. The constitution of the united states defined and carefully annotated. Germanys constitution of 1949 with amendments through 2012.
All legislative powers herein grant ed shall be vested in a congress of the united. The procedure for changing the united states constitution is article v mode of amendment the preamble to the bill of rights congress of the united states. The state of utah is an inseparable part of the federal union and the constitution of the united. The state of oklahoma is an inseparable part of the federal union, and the constitution of the united states is the supreme law of the land. In november 1972, the people approved an amendment to article ii, section 1, specifying the voting age as eighteen thus conforming virginias constitution to the twentysixth amendment to the federal constitution. Creation, alteration or merger of regions chapter threecitizenship 6. Constitution of virginia foreword iv additional notes 5. New york state constitution new york department of state. Constitution of the state of michigan of 1963 preamble we, the people of the state of michigan, grateful to almighty god for the blessings of freedom, and earnestly desiring to secure these blessings undiminished to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution. Constitution of michigan of 1963 preamble preamble. The nevada constitution was framed by a convention of delegates chosen by the people. This edition of the new york state constitution is provided as a public service by the. The constitution of the united states of america about the usa.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. At a convention of the people of the state of south carolina begun and holden at columbia on the tenth day of september, in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and ninetyfive, and. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states, which shall consist of a senate and house of representatives. The freedom of teaching shall not release any person from allegiance to the constitution. Article vi determines that the us constitution, and all laws made from it are the supreme law of the land, and all officials, whether members of the state legislatures, congress, judiciary or the executive have to swear an oath to the constitution. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states. Amendments or new articles to be added to this document may be proposed by any csb member. The constitution of the united states national archives. Read the constitution continued the senate section 3. Constitution us law lii legal information institute. Article ii was ratified and became the 27th amendment to the constitution. This constitution is the supreme and fundamental law of liberia and its provisions shall have binding force and effect on all authorities and.
The constitution of the state of florida as revised in 1968 consisted of certain revised articles as proposed by three jointresolutions which were adopted during thespecial session of june 24july 3, 1968, and ratified by the electorate on november 5, 1968, together with one article carried forward from the constitution of 1885, as amended. The constitution of the republic of ghana arrangement of articles chapter one the constitution article 1. Constitution provides the original text and an explanation of the meaning of each article and amendment. Basic law for the federal republic of germany deutscher. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several. The legislative branch section 1 the legislature all legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states, which shall consist of a senate and house of representatives. Article 1, section 2 of the united states constitution. As revised, including amendments effective january 1, 2014. Printer friendly uses less paper pdf version 48 pgs andrew m. A constitution agreed upon by the delegates of the people of new jersey, in convention, begun at rutgers university, the state university of new jersey, in new brunswick, on the twelfth day of june, and continued to the tenth day of september, in the year of our lord one. All current sections, whether original sections or constitutional amendments, are carried in article and section order and are printed in regular type.
We, the people of the state of michigan, grateful to almighty god for the blessings of freedom, and earnestly desiring to secure these blessings undiminished to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution. Article of the constitution is repealed and the following inserted 8 i a citizen of ghana may hold the citizenship of any other country in addition. Constitution of the state of washington legislative. These documents lay the foundation of our freedoms, help guide us in times of uncertainty and establish our rights as citizens of missouri and of the united states of america.
The number of representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty thousand, but each state shall have at least one representative. Constitution of the united states of america1787 page xiv amendments to the constitution, popularly known as the bill of rights. He shall hold his office during the term of four years, and, together with the vice president, chosen for the same term, be elected, as follows. The constitution of the united states pdf national constitution. The executive power shall be vested in a president of the united states of america. Assembly in the ratification process under section 1, article xvi of the constitution has, therefore, determined to ratify the provisions of section 4, article ii as submittedto and approved by the qualified electors pursuant to joint resolution 470 of 1996 and to ratify all amendments to the constitution submitted. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states, which shall consist. The state shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of india. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states, which shall consist of a senate and house of. In 1992, proposedto labor or service by the laws of said state. Each state shall appoint, in such manner as the legislature thereof may direct, a number of electors, equal to the. Missouri constitution and the constitution of the united states. Constitution wisconsin constitution updated by the legislative reference bureau. Under americas first national government, the articles of confederation, the states acted together only for specific purposes.
Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights. Constitution of the state of georgia preamble to perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a. United states of americas constitution of 1789 with. Click for the coverage of annotations for the annotated constitution. Michigan legislature constitution of michigan of 1963.
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