Friday, October 10, 2008

We the People

Are you familiar with the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES? It is the foundation upon which our government is stated..
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*PREAMBLE
*ARTICLE 1
Section 1 The Legislature
Section 2 The House
Section 3 The Senate
Section 4 Elections, Meetings
Section 5 Membership, Rules, Journals, Adjournment
Section 6 Compensation
Section 7 Revenue Bills, Legislative Process, Presidential Veto
Section 8 Powers of Congress
Section 9 Limits on Congress
Section 10 Powers Prohibited of States
*ARTICLE 2 EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Section 1 The President
Section 2 Civilian Power over Military, Cabinet, Pardon Power, Appointments
Section 3 State of the Union, Convening Congress
Section 4 Disqualification
*ARTICLE 3 JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 1 Judicial Powers
Section 2 Trial by Jury, Original Jurisdiction, Jury Trials
Section 3 Treason
*ARTICLE 4 THE STATES
Section 1 Each State to Honor all Others
Section 2 State Citizens, Extradition
Section 3 New States
Section 4 Republican Government
*ARTICLE 5 AMENDMENT
*ARTICLE 6 DEBTS, SUPREMACY, OATHS
*ARTICLE 7 RATIFICATION
SIGNATORIES
*AMENDMENTS
1. Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression
2. Right to bear arms
3. Quartering of Soldiers
4. Search and Seizure
5. Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings
6. Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation of Witnesses
7. Trial by Jury in Civil Cases
8. Cruel and Unusual Punishment
9. Construction of Constitution
10. Powers of the States and People
11. Judicial Limits
12. Choosing the President, Vice President
13. Slavery Abolished
14. Citizenship Rights
15. Race No Bar to Vote
16. Status of Income Tax Clarified
17. Senators Elected by Popular Vote
18. Liquor Abolished
19. Women's Suffrage
20. Presidential, Congressional Terms
21. Amendment of 18 Repealed
22. Presidential Term Limits
23. Presidential Vote for District of Columbia
24. Poll Taxes Barred
25. Presidential Disability and Succession
26. Voting Age Set to 18 Years
27. Limiting Congressional Pay Increases




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