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ay pocket constitution books u s constitution amendments overview dates to remember fascinating facts read the constitution constitutional convention father of the constitution about the signers those who didn t sign women behind the signers in other languages bill of rights amendments to the constitution the amendments in history proposed amendments letter of transmittal constitution survey constitution day 2026 constitution i q quiz declaration of independence overview read the declaration of independence drafting the declaration about the signers women behind the signers fascinating facts dates to remember sons of liberty the case for revolution the five riders two great thinkers famous loyalists the shot heard round the world the story of the 4th of july treaty of paris true copy of declaration of independence declaration of independence quiz articles of confederation overview dates to remember read the articles about the signers presidents who served the john hanson story the federalist papers the great debate articles of confederation quiz founding fathers overview about the founding fathers fascinating facts the papers of george washington george washington s farewell address the papers of james madison the papers of thomas jefferson homes of the founding fathers founding fathers quiz supreme court overview fascinating facts landmark cases supreme court justices the john jay story history of the oaths of office presidential involvement supreme court quiz order u s pocket constitution books pocket constitution books custom editions pricing how to order constitution day 2026 constitution day 2026 history of constitution day poster design contest constitution i q quiz constitution survey pocket constitution books the founders library list of u s presidents founding documents in pop culture the temple of founding history independence artwork the founders reading list founders journals the magna carta the inventions of the founders early american postal service music of the revolution colonial travel constitutional landmarks first party system george washington the artist founders fashion colonial currency u s constitution amendments overview dates to remember fascinating facts read the constitution constitutional convention father of the constitution about the signers those who didn t sign women behind the signers in other languages bill of rights amendments to the constitution the amendments in history proposed amendments letter of transmittal constitution survey constitution day 2024 constitution i q quiz pocket constitution books famous quotes crossword puzzles test your knowledge constitution i q quiz real or fake quiz which founding father are you which founding father would you vote for treasure hunts word finds dates to remember glossary of terms the constitution of the united states article i article ii article iii article iv article v article vi article vii the signing of the constitution took place on september 17 1787 at the pennsylvania state house now called independence hall in philadelphia preamble we the people of the united states in order to form a more perfect union establish justice insure domestic tranquility provide for the common defense 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 i the legislative branch section 1 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 house of representatives section 2 1 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 2 no person shall be a representative who shall not have attained to the age of twenty five years and been seven years a citizen of the united states and who shall not when elected be an inhabitant of that state in which he shall be chosen 3 representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several states which may be included within this union according to their respective numbers which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons including those bound to service for a term of years and excluding indians not taxed three fifths of all other persons note changed by section 2 of the fourteenth amendment 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 number of representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty thousand but each state shall have at least one representative and until such enumeration shall be made the state of new hampshire shall be entitled to chuse three massachusetts eight rhode island and providence plantations one connecticut five new york six new jersey four pennsylvania eight delaware one maryland six virginia ten north carolina five south carolina five and georgia three 4 when vacancies happen in the representation from any state the executive authority thereof shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies 5 the house of representatives shall chuse their speaker and other officers and shall have the sole power of impeachment the senate section 3 1 the senate of the united states shall be composed of two senators from each state chosen by the legislature thereof note changed by section 1 of the seventeenth amendment for six years and each senator shall have one vote 2 immediately after they shall be assembled in consequence of the first election they shall be divided as equally as may be into three classes the seats of the senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the second year of the second class at the expiration of the fourth year and of the third class at the expiration of the sixth year so that one third may be chosen every second year and if vacancies happen by resignation or otherwise during the recess of the legislature of any state the executive thereof may make temporary appointments until the next meeting of the legislature which shall then fill such vacancies note changed by clause 2 of the seventeenth amendment 3 no person shall be a senator who shall not have attained to the age of thirty years and been nine years a citizen of the united states and who shall not when elected be an inhabitant of that state for which he shall be chosen 4 the vice president of the united states shall be president of the senate but shall have no vote unless they be equally divided 5 the senate shall chuse their other officers and also a president pro tempore in the absence of the vice president or when he shall exercise the office of president of the united states 6 the senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments when sitting for that purpose they shall be on oath or affirmation when the president of the united states is tried the chief justice shall preside and no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two thirds of the members present 7 judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from office and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor trust or profit under the united states but the party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to indictment trial judgment and punishment according to law the organization of congress section 4 1 the times places and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof but the congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations except as to the place of chusing senators 2 the congress shall assemble at least once in every year and such meeting shall be on the first monday in december note changed by section 2 of the twentieth amendment unless they shall by law appoint a different day section 5 1 each house shall be the judge of the elections returns and qualifications of its own members and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members in such manner and under such penalties as each house may provide 2 each house may determine the rules of its proceedings punish its members for disorderly behavior and with the concurrence of two thirds expel a member 3 each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings and from time to time publish the same excepting such parts as may in their judgment require secrecy and the yeas and nays of the members of either house on any question shall at the desire of one fifth of those present be entered on the journal 4 neither house during the session of congress shall without the consent of the other adjourn for more than three days nor to any other place than that in which the two houses shall be sitting section 6 1 the senators and representatives shall receive a compensation for their services to be ascertained by law and paid out of the treasury of the united states they shall in all cases except treason felony and breach of the peace be privileged from arrest during their attendance at the session of their respective houses and in going to and returning from the same and for any speech or debate in either house they shall not be questioned in any other place 2 no senator or representative shall during the time for which he was elected be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the united states which shall have been created or the emoluments whereof shall have been encreased during such time and no person holding any office under the united states shall be a member of either house during his continuance in office section 7 1 all bills for raising revenue shall originate in the house of representatives but the senate may propose or concur with amendments as on other bills 2 every bill which shall have passed the house of representatives and the senate shall before it become a law be presented to the president of the united states if he approve he shall sign it but if not he shall return it with his objections to that house in which it shall have originated who shall enter the objections at large on their journal and proceed to reconsider it if after such reconsideration two thirds of that house shall agree to pass the bill it shall be sent together with the objections to the other house by which it shall likewise be reconsidered and if approved by two thirds of that house it shall become a law but in all such cases the votes of both houses shall be determined by yeas and nays and the names of the persons voting for and against the bill shall be entered on the journal of each house respectively if any bill shall not be returned by the president within ten days sundays excepted after it shall have been presented to him the same shall be a law in like manner as if he had signed it unless the congress by their adjournment prevent its return in which case it shall not be a law 3 every order resolution or vote to which the concurrence of the senate and house of representatives may be necessary except on a question of adjournment shall be presented to the president of the united states and before the same shall take effect shall be approved by him or being disapproved by him shall be repassed by two thirds of the senate and house of representatives according to the rules and limitations prescribed in the case of a bill powers granted to congress section 8 1 the congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes duties imposts and excises to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and general welfare of the united states but all duties imposts and excises shall be uniform throughout the united states 2 to borrow money on the credit of the united states 3 to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several states and with the indian tribes 4 to establish an uniform rule of naturalization and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the united states 5 to coin money regulate the value thereof and of foreign coin and fix the standard of weights and measures 6 to provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the united states 7 to establish post offices and post roads 8 to promote the progress of science and useful arts by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries 9 to constitute tribunals inferior to the supreme court 10 to define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high seas and offenses against the law of nations 11 to declare war grant letters of marque and reprisal and make rules concerning captures on land and water 12 to raise and support armies but no appropriation of money to that use shall be for a longer term than two years 13 to provide and maintain a navy 14 to make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces 15 to provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the union suppress insurrections and repel invasions 16 to provide for organizing arming and disciplining the militia and for governing such part of them as may be employed in the service of the united states reserving to the states respectively the appointment of the officers and the authority of training the militia according to the discipline prescribed by congress 17 to exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever over such district not exceeding ten miles square as may by cession of particular states and the acceptance of congress become the seat of the government of the united states and to exercise like authority over all places purchased by the consent of the legislature of the state in which the same shall be for the erection of forts magazines arsenals dock yards and other needful buildings and 18 to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the united states or in any department or officer thereof power forbidden to congress section 9 1 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 2 the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it 3 no bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed 4 no capitation or other direct tax shall be laid unless in proportion to the census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken note see the sixteenth amendment 5 no tax o...