Constitution of october 4, 1958 conseil constitutionnel. 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 us law lii legal information institute. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court. The united states shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them against invasion. 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. Posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the united states of america. New york state constitution new york department of state. Article four of the united states constitution outlines the relationship between the various states, as well as the relationship between each state and the united states federal government. Constitution of the state of washington legislative.
Article 10 the general assembly of the organization shall meet in ordinary session every year. New jersey state constitution 1947 updated through amendments adopted in november, 2019 a constitution agreed upon by the delegates of the people of new jersey, in convention, begun at rutgers university, the state university of new jersey, in new brunswick, on the twelfth day of june, and continued to the tenth day of september, in the year of our lord one thousand. Article v, relating to the judiciary, was carried forward from the constitution of 1885, as amended. The congress shall promulgate its rules for the canvassing of the certificates. 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. Arizona state constitution the arizona revised statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 52nd legislature, 2nd regular session. Constitution will come into effect in the manner determined by statutes and institutional acts necessary for their application by virtue of the article 46 of the constitutional act no. The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states. The supreme court, sitting en banc, shall be the sole judge of all contests relating to the election, returns, and qualifications of the president or vicepresident, and may promulgate its rules for the purpose. The congress shall have power to dispose of and make all needful rules and regulations respecting the territory or other property belonging to the united states.
The president, the vice president, and other officers of the united states, can be kicked out of office impeached if they are found guilty of doublecrossing betraying the country, offering people money or getting money to do something dishonest, or other really big crimes. Constitution of the international criminal police organizationinterpol 4 article 9 members shall do all within their power, in so far as is compatible with their own obligations, to carry out the decisions of the general assembly. The eighteenth article of amendment to the constitution of the united states is hereby repealed. The executive department of the state shall consist of a governor, who shall be the chief executive officer of the state, a lieutenant governor, secretary of state, comptroller of public accounts. This constitution, and the laws of the united states which shall be made in pursuance thereof. As revised, with amendments adopted by the constitutional convention of 1938 and approved by vote of the people on november 8, 1938 and amendments subsequently adopted by the legislature and approved by vote of the people. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a. The constitution of west virginia ratified in 1872 table of.
Effective date of certain amendments to article vi, section 22. This clause says that the states must protect immunities and privileges between states. Article 4 section 4 of the united states constitution. The law shall determine the financial and banking system of the state, and specify its official currency.
Germanys constitution of 1949 with amendments through 2012. And the congress may by general laws prescribe the manner in which such acts. Since then, a number of amendments have been made therein and it has become necessary and expedient that an uptodate and authentic version of the constitution be published by the assembly. Constitution of ukraine has the most greatest legal force. The constitution of west virginia ratified in 1872 table of contents article i.
The 1945 constitution of the republic of indonesia ilo. It also empowers congress to admit new states and administer the territories and other federal lands the full faith and credit clause requires states to extend full faith and credit to the public acts. The president of the republic shall ensure due respect for the constitution. Massachusetts constitution massachusetts general court.
On the 1st wednesday of september 1864, the constitution was approved by the vote of the people of the territory of nevada. New jersey state constitution 1947 updated through amendments adopted in november, 2019 a constitution agreed upon by the delegates of the people of new jersey, in convention, begun at rutgers university, the state university of new jersey, in new brunswick, on the twelfth day of june, and continued to the tenth day of september, in the year of our lord one thousand nine hundred and fortyseven. Wyoming secretary of state state capitol building 200 west 24th street cheyenne, wyoming 82002 ph. Federal constitution federal constitution arrangement of articles pa r t i the states, religion and law of the federation article 1. Constitutions fifth amendment, which applies to the national government, and by its fourteenth amendment which applies to the states. The executive power shall be vested in a president of the united states of america. Constitution of oregon proposed amendments and revisions. 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. Full faith and credit shall be given in each state. 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. Existing laws to remain appl 1 estimates by departments, the legislature and the judiciary of needed appropriations. Constitution wisconsin constitution updated by the legislative reference bureau. The present sixth edition of the constitution is distinctive as it. Section 4 elections, meetings the times, places and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives, shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof.
The articles proposed in house joint resolution 12x constituted the entire revised constitution with the exception of articles v, vi, and viii. No person of foreign birth shall be entitled to vote, or shall be eligible to office, unless he shall have resided within the jurisdiction of the united states, for two years subsequent to his naturalization, and. Constitution of the state of wyoming includes all amendments approved on or before november 12, 2008 published by max maxfield. The relationship between the states, issues of territory, and the federal governments responsibility to the states are covered in the four sections that comprise article 4. The article discusses what the responsibilities are, and what duties the states have. Article 4 discusses the responsibilities and duties of the states as well as what responsibilities the federal government has to the states. Publications, po box 1767, jefferson city, mo 651021767. 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. Frances constitution of 1958 with amendments through. It also empowers congress to admit new states and administer the territories and other federal lands. Article 4 constitution of united states of america 1789. A third edition, updated and expanded substantially, appeared in.
The twentythird article of the articles of amendment of the constitution of this commonwealth, which is as follows, to wit. The repeal of section 3 of article 2 of the mississippi constitution of 1890 was proposed by laws, 1990, ch. Senate joint resolution 52x proposed a new article viii, relating to local government. A portion of article iv, section 2, was changed by the th amendment. Article 4 of the constitution is the article that details the states of the united states of america. A person charged in any state with treason, felony, or other crime, who shall flee from justice, and be found in another state, shall on demand of the executive authority of the state from which he fled, be delivered up. Laws made under articles 2 and 3 to provide for the amendment of the first and the fourth schedules and supplemental, incidental and. Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.
This information was produced at public expense and is made available for the pur. Cypruss constitution of 1960 with amendments through 20. Sections composing the 1968 revision have no history notes. Article four of the united states constitution wikipedia. Missouri constitution are available in limited quantities, without charge, by writing to. Treason against the state shall consist only of levying war against it or adhering to its enemies by giving them aid and comfort. Due process of law was guaranteed by the 1870 constitution. People may alter or abolish form of government proviso. Provided, that the same, whenever formed, shall be republican, and not repugnant to the constitution of the united states. Constitution of the united states of america1787 page ii 4this clause has been affected by clause 2 of amendment xviii. Dec 22, 2019 article 4 of the united states constitution is the section that talks about the states. Members of the legislature shall be elected as follows.
Laws made under articles 2 and 3 to provide for the amendment of the first and the fourth schedules and supplemental, incidental and the first and the fourth schedules and supplemental, incidental and consequential matters artic. Article 2 of the united states constitution is broken down into four different sections. Senate joint resolution 42x proposed article vi, relating to suffrage and elections. A second edition, updated and expanded slightly, appeared in 1986. In ukraine is acknowledged and is operated principle of supremacy of right. The convention met at carson city on july 4, 1864, and adjourned on july 28 of the same year. Whereas the said rights include the right of the individual to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, regardless of race, colour, ethnic origin, sex, religion, creed or social or economic. 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. The constitution of west virginia ratified in 1872. The constitution law of peoples republic of china wipo. A constitution of the state of washington preamble article i declaration of rights sections 1 political power. Explore key historical documents that inspired the framers of the constitution and each amendment during the drafting process, the early drafts and major proposals behind each provision, and discover how the drafters deliberated, agreed and.
Local selfgovernment is acknowledged in ukraine and is guaranteed. The article also discusses the role of the federal government, and what the responsibilities are on that front. The nevada constitution was framed by a convention of delegates chosen by the people. This edition of the new york state constitution is provided as a public service by the. Louisiana constitution of 1974 louisiana state senate. Except as otherwise provided in section 2a of article 4 of this constitution, the governor may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the legislature by proclamation and shall state to both houses, when organized, the business for which they have been specially convened. Admission of new territories into the federation 3. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several. Clause of section 2 article 4 is also called the privileges and immunities clause. Constitution of the state of wyoming includes all amendments approved on or before november 12, 2008 published by max maxfield secretary of state. Each state shall appoint, in such manner as the legislature thereof may direct, a number of electors, equal to the. Equal protection the guarantee of equal protection of the laws is taken from the u. Article 4 of the united states constitution is the section that talks about the states.
Powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the. Section 2 of article 4 of the constitution talks about what obligations the states have. The constitution law of peoples republic of china unesco. For the purposes of this section, midnight pacific time must be determined based on the actual measure of time that, on the final calendar day of the session, is being used and observed by the general population as the. Supreme law of the federation pa r t ii fundamental liberties 5. Article 4 the states section 4 republican government. In part b, the constitutional amendments are also printed separately, in order of their adoption. Constitution of the republic of slovenia, 27 february 2003 official gazette of the. All legislative powers herein grant ed shall be vested in.
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