Article 2, section 2 of the constitution says that the president. Read the constitution continued 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. Civilian authority is, at all times, supreme over the. Laws made under articles 2 and 3 to provide for the amendment of the first and the fourth schedules and supplemental, incidental and consequential. 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. The constitution of the united states confers full power on the federal government to maintain and perpetuate its existance existence, and whensoever any portion of the states, or people thereof attempt to secede from the federal union, or forcibly resist the execution of its laws, the federal government may, by warrant of the constitution. Article 2 of the constitution a section of the united states constitution that addresses the executive branch of the federal government. Article 2 of the constitution constitution of united. Louisiana constitution of 1974 louisiana state senate.
If you check clause 2, you will know the method on how to choose the electors. The constitution full text the national constitution. Article 2 of the constitution constitution of united states. No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.
Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. The constitution of north dakota contains the current provisions of the state constitution. Each article box you create has a label that consists of the article number and its sequence within the article. The philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy, adopts the generally accepted principles of international law as part of the law of the land and adheres to the policy of peace, equality, justice, freedom, cooperation, and amity with all nations. Arizona state constitution the arizona revised statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 52nd legislature, 2nd regular session. The constitution of the icpointerpol adopted by the general assembly at its 25th session vienna 1956. All citizens, organs of state, political organizations, other associations as well. The soviets of working peoples deputies, which grew and attained strength as a result of the overthrow of the landlords and capitalists and the achievement of the.
Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution. President barack obama, hitting a key swing state on wednesday, defended his decision to go ahead and appoint richard cordray as head the consumer financial protection bureau cfpb without securing the senate confirmation that is required by the u. 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. A recount established the vote as 810,860 to 803,436. The constitutional provisions in this publication are reprinted from the. The effective date of the constitution of 1963 is january 1, 1964.
It was aimed at both establishing the nature and election procedures for the executive branch, while also ensuring that there were some limits to the powers of that executive branch. Constitution of the state of tennessee 539 section 24. Obama on flouting article 2, section 2 of constitution. 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. Constitution of the united states of america17871 we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the. The original members of the united nations shall be the states which, having participated in the united nations conference on international organization at san francisco, or having previously signed the declaration by united nations of january 1,1942, sign the present charter and ratify it in accordance with article 110. This file contains 2 printed pages this document belongs to these categories. We, the sovereign filipino people, imploring the aid of almighty god, in order to build a just and humane society and establish a government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve. Article twelve of the amendments to the constitution is amended to read as follows. Facts about article 2 of the constitution talk about the executive branch of the government.
Dec 22, 2019 article 2 of the constitution is one of the 7 articles that comprise the text of the constitution of the united states of america. We the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the. Preamble excerpt from paragraph 6 with reference to taiwan, hong kong and macao, from peoples republic of china 1978 constitution page 5 crop. As amended through calendar year 2019 table of contents preamble article i. Article two of the united states constitution establishes the executive branch of the federal government, which carries out and enforces federal laws. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
The executive power shall be vested in a president of the united states of america. 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. The constitution of the republic of the philippines. The establishment of congressional districts and of districts in the general assembly shall be consistent with federal constitutional standards. Louisiana constitution of 1974 louisiana state senate november 18, 2019 compiled from the louisiana senate statutory database. October 3, 1961, and adopted the proposed constitution on august 1, 1962. The constitution of the united states 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 defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the. The footnotes below the text indicate the particular amendments to the constitution by which such amendments have been made. 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 following text is a transcription of the constitution as it was inscribed by jacob shallus on parchment the document on display in the rotunda at the national archives museum. It is the duty of citizens and of aliens in colombia to abide by the constitution and the laws, and to respect and obey the authorities. Article xiv education, science and technology, arts, culture and sports. For example, the first box for the first article is labeled 11, the second box 12, and so on. Section 5 of article third of the constitution is amended to read as follows.
To be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, and to be free from intimidation, harassment, or abuse, throughout the criminal justice process. This constitution is the supreme law of the republic. Article ii spells out the presidents oath of office, which concludes with his duty to preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the united states. The articles proposed in house joint resolution 12x constituted the entire revised constitution with the exception of articles v, vi, and viii. The boxes for the second article in the same document are labeled 21, 22, 23, and so on. Article two of the united states constitution wikipedia.
For example, the first box for the first article is labeled 11, the second box 1 2, and so on. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several. The federal officers, representative and senators can become electors. The boxes for the second article in the same document are labeled 2 1, 2 2, 2 3, and so on. Article two vests the power of the executive branch in the office of the president of the united states, lays out the procedures for electing and removing the president, and establishes the presidents powers and responsibilities. Article 17 modified at the 46th session stockholm 1977. Preamble paragraph 7 with reference to taiwan, from peoples republic of china 1978 constitution page 6 crop. A to preserve and protect victims rights to justice and due process, a victim of crime has a right. Any law, customary practice or a decision of an organ of state or a public official which contravenes this constitution shall be of no effect. Article 3 the constitution unit 2 free pdf file sharing. 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.
Constitution of the state of new mexico initiative. Article i name and boundaries the name of this state is new mexico, and its boundaries. This organization, in the merging together of all electrical workers in the united states and in canada, fully recognizes the sovereignty of each of our great nations and the advancement of industry compatible with the laws of each country and the objects of this constitution. The constitution provides that the house of representatives shall have the sole power of impeachment. Articles 35 and 36 modified at the 31st session madrid 1962. This right may not be invoked in the case of prosecutions genuinely arising from nonpolitical crimes or from acts contrary to the purposes and principles of the united nations. 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. Each state shall appoint, in such manner as the legislature thereof may direct, a number of electors, equal to the. The union of soviet socialist republics is a socialist state of workers and peasants. 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. Constitution of the state of new mexico adopted january 21, 1911 preamble we, the people of new mexico, grateful to almighty god for the blessings of liberty, in order to secure the advantages of a state government, do ordain and establish this constitution. The congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part.
Read the articles of impeachment against president trump. Senate joint resolution 42x proposed article vi, relating to suffrage and elections. The eighteenth article of amendment to the constitution of the united states is hereby repealed. The text of the original signed copy of the constitution filed in the office of the secretary of state is retained unless it has been repealed or superseded by amendment or revision. Articles 2, 15, 16 and 19 modified at the 33rd session caracas 1964. Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation.
The constitution was submitted at the election of april 1, 1963, and adopted. The constitution is here published as it is in effect following the approval of amendments and revisions on november 6, 2018. I do solemnly swear or affirm that i will faithfully execute the office of president of the united states, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the united states. The constitution of the united states 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 defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do.
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