Introduction
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Please note: The Constitution uses old English in spelling and word choice! Please do not use this for an example of modern English!
The 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 ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Article 1
| Article 1 | General Overview |
|---|---|
| Sections 1-2 | Institution of Congress; General guidelines for the House of Representatives |
| Sections 3-4 | General guidelines for the Senate; Rules for the election of members of the Congress and how often to meet |
| Sections 5-6 | General rules for conducting business in Congress; General qualifications of members of Congress and their compensation |
| Section 7 | Rules guiding the handling of bills |
| Section 8 | Delineation of Congressional powers |
| Section 9 | Limits to the power of a bill |
| Section 10 | Limits to State powers |
Article 2
| Article 2 | General Overview |
|---|---|
| Section 1 | Presidential election, removal, compensation, and oath |
| Section 2 | Presidential duties and power |
| Section 3-4 | Presidential relationship with Congress and foreign power; Laws of Impeachment for Civil officers |
