Constitution of the united states of america1787 page ii 4this clause has been affected by clause 2 of amendment xviii. Therefore, all government of right originates from the people, is founded in consent, and instituted for the general good. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several. We the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the united states of america article. Senate joint resolution 42x proposed article vi, relating to suffrage and elections. The transportation or importation into any state, territory, or possession of the united states for delivery or use therein of intoxicating liquors, in violation of the laws thereof, is hereby prohibited. Preamble article i declaration of rights article ii elective franchise article iii powers reserved to the people article iv legislative branch article v executive branch article vi judicial branch. Federal constitution pa r t vi relations between the federation and the states chapter 1distribution of legislative powers article 73. 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. Persons entitled to apply to be registered as citizens 1 any person who. This information was produced at public expense and is made available for the pur. The amendment ratified by 1971 act no 276 1971 57 315 revised and rewrote this article, substituting present section section 1 to 23 for former section section 1 to 29. A portion of article i, section 2, was changed by the 14th amendment. Arizona state constitution the arizona revised statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 52nd legislature, 2nd regular session.
The eighteenth article of amendment to the constitution of the united states is hereby repealed. Under the article, the states are forbidden from entering into treaties with foreign nations. Each state shall appoint, in such manner as the legislature thereof may direct, a number of electors, equal to the. Article i describes the design of the legislative branch of us government the congress. Constitution of the state of washington legislative. Constitution of virginia foreword the virginia constitution of 1971 was approved by vote of the people on november 3, 1970, and became effective on july 1, 1971. The convention met at olympia on the fourth day of july. Eighteen hundred and sixty four to enable the people of the territory of nevada to form a constitution and state government and for the admission of such state into the union on an equal footing with the original states, requires that the members of the convention for framing said. 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. As amended through calendar year 2019 table of contents preamble article i. The migration or importation of such persons as any of the states now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the congress prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each person. Article 1 the legislative branch section 10 powers prohibited of states. Germanys constitution of 1949 with amendments through 2012. 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.
Please note that the next update of this compilation will not take place until after the conclusion of the 53rd legislature, 1st regular session, which convenes on january 9, 2017. A second edition, updated and expanded slightly, appeared in 1986. Publications, po box 1767, jefferson city, mo 651021767. Read the constitution continued the senate section 3. Part 1, bill of rights, of the new hampshire state constitution. The powers of the government of the state of mississippi shall be divided into three distinct departments, and each of them confided to a separate. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. Article i, section 10 of the united states constitution plays a key role in the american system of federalism by limiting the powers of the states. Article one of the united states constitution wikipedia.
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. Victims of crime or acts of delinquency shall be treated with dignity and respect by the criminal justice system. Click for the coverage of annotations for the annotated constitution. Under article one, congress is a bicameral legislature consisting of the house of representatives and the senate. A third edition, updated and expanded substantially, appeared in. The 1971 constitution is the fifth complete revision of virginias fundamental law since 1776other complete revisions having been effective in 1830, 1851, 1870, and 1902. Wisconsin constitution updated by the legislative reference bureau. Article one grants congress various enumerated powers and the ability to pass laws necessary and proper to carry out those. United states constitution article 1, section 8 the congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states. Important ideas include the separation of powers between branches of government checks and balances, the election of senators and representatives, the process by which laws are made, and the powers that congress has. Those sections, appearing as sections 24 to 32 of article ii and sections 1 6, 1b and 1c of article iv in previous editions of this constitution, were declared void for not being enacted in compliance with section 1, article xvii of this constitution. The articles proposed in house joint resolution 12x constituted the entire revised constitution with the exception of articles v, vi, and viii. The enumeration of rights in this article shall not be construed to impair or deny others retained by the people. Missouri constitution are available in limited quantities, without charge, by writing to.