Difference between revisions of "United States Constitution:Article I"
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==Section One== | ==Section One== | ||
| − | Section one establishes that the powers of the [[Legislative Branch]] shall be vested in a [[Bicameral Legislature]] composed of [[Senate]] and the [[House of Representatives]]. | + | Section one establishes that the powers of the [[Legislative Branch]] shall be vested in a [[Bicameral Legislature]] composed of [[Senate]] and the [[House of Representatives]]. The position of prominence afforded the Legislature shows that the framers intended a conservative congress to be the predominant part of government. |
==Section Two== | ==Section Two== | ||
| − | Article One, | + | Article One, section two, discusses the method of election and qualifications necessary to serve in the House, as well as the procedure for calculating the number of representatives each state may elect. These sections also touch on filling vacancies in the house, choosing the speaker of the house, and impeachment. |
==Section Three== | ==Section Three== | ||
| − | Article One, section three, discusses the election, qualifications | + | Article One, section three, discusses the election, qualifications, and impeachment of senators. It also establishes the Vice President of the United States as the president of Senate. |
==Section Four== | ==Section Four== | ||
Revision as of 03:43, August 27, 2008
For the full text of the U.S. Constitution, see Full Text of the United States Constitution.
Article I of the United States Constitution describes and grants power to the Legislative Branch, or House of Representatives and Senate.[1]
Section One
Section one establishes that the powers of the Legislative Branch shall be vested in a Bicameral Legislature composed of Senate and the House of Representatives. The position of prominence afforded the Legislature shows that the framers intended a conservative congress to be the predominant part of government.
Section Two
Article One, section two, discusses the method of election and qualifications necessary to serve in the House, as well as the procedure for calculating the number of representatives each state may elect. These sections also touch on filling vacancies in the house, choosing the speaker of the house, and impeachment.
Section Three
Article One, section three, discusses the election, qualifications, and impeachment of senators. It also establishes the Vice President of the United States as the president of Senate.
Section Four
Section four elaborates on the "times, places, and manner" of holding elections for Senators and Representatives. It also establishes that the Congress must assemble at least once each year.
Section Five
Section five establishes the rules of congress.
Section Six
Section six addresses the compensation and immunities of the senators and representatives.
Section Seven
Section seven states that all bills for raising money must originate in the House of Representatives.
Section Eight
Section eight specifically states the power of Congress. These are called the Enumerated Powers.
Section Nine
Section nine elaborates several restrictions on Congress.
Section Ten
Section ten details restrictions on the states. [2]