Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights. Constitution of the state of michigan of 1963 preamble we, the people of the state of michigan, grateful to almighty god for the blessings of freedom, and earnestly desiring to secure these blessings undiminished to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution. Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the constitution of the united states of america. The constitution acted like a colossal merger, uniting a group of states with different interests, laws, and cultures. 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. As revised, including amendments effective january 1, 2014. The constitution annotated provides a comprehensive overview of how the constitution has been interpreted over time and is now available on this new site with upgraded search capabilities.
All debts contracted and engagements entered into, before the adoption of this constitution, shall be as valid against the united states under this constitution, as under the confederation. The state shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of india. The constitution of the united states pdf national constitution. Following each section which has been amended, the. No one may be prevented against his will from being heard by the courts to which he is entitled to apply under the law. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a. The constitution united its citizens as members of a whole, vesting the power of the union in the. Slovenia is a state governed by the rule of law and a social state. The judicial power of the united states, shall be vested in one supreme court, and in such inferior courts as the. 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.
Manner of reference to the act, previously constitution of the republic of south africa, act 108 of 1996, substituted by s. Each state shall appoint, in such manner as the legislature thereof may direct, a number of electors, equal to the. 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. We, the people of the state of michigan, grateful to almighty god for the blessings of freedom, and earnestly desiring to secure these blessings undiminished to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution. Printer friendly uses less paper pdf version 48 pgs andrew m. All current sections, whether original sections or constitutional amendments, are carried in article and section order and are printed in regular type. Article 15, 27310 of the mississippi constitution provides that initiatives approved by the electors take effect thirty 30 days from the date of the official declaration of the vote by the secretary of state. Declaration of republic, sovereignty of people, supreme law and official language 1 zambia is a unitary, indivisible, multiparty and democratic sovereign state. None of the constituent units of the indian union was sovereign and independent in the sense the american colonies or the swiss cantons were before they formed their federal unions. 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.
The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states, and the electors in each state. A glossary of legal terms commonly used in connection with mutual assistance in criminal matters and extradition in the oas member states. Article of the constitution is repealed and the following inserted 8 i a citizen of ghana may hold the citizenship of any other country in addition. The judicial power of the united states, shall be vested in one supreme court, and in. The articles proposed in house joint resolution 1 2x constituted the entire revised constitution with the exception of articles v, vi, and viii. Article i describes the design of the legislative branch of us government the congress. Assembly in the ratification process under section 1, article xvi of the constitution has, therefore, determined to ratify the provisions of section 4, article ii as submittedto and approved by the qualified electors pursuant to joint resolution 470 of 1996 and to ratify all amendments to the constitution submitted. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states, and the electors in each state shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the state legislature. Belgium is a federal state composed of communities and regions. The constitution of the united states of america us department of. Federal constitution pa r t vi relations between the federation and the states chapter 1distribution of legislative powers article 73. Louisiana constitution of 1974 louisiana state senate november 18, 2019 compiled from the louisiana senate statutory database.
No state shall, without the consent of congress, lay any duty of tonnage, keep troops, or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another state, or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded. Important ideas include the separation of powers between branches of government checks and balances, the election of senators and representatives, the process by which laws are made, and the powers that congress has. United states constitution article 1, section 8 the congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states. Under the article, the states are forbidden from entering into treaties with foreign nations. Article 1 the legislative branch section 10 powers prohibited of states.
Perfect toleration of religious sentiment shall be secured, and no inhabitant of the state. Article 1, section 2 of the united states constitution. Supreme head of the federation, and his consort 33. Senate joint resolution 42x proposed article vi, relating to suffrage and elections. Therefore, all government of right originates from the people, is founded in consent, and instituted for the general good. Powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the. The constitution of the united states national archives. Constitution of virginia foreword the virginia constitution of 1971 was approved by vote of the people on november 3, 1970, and became effective on july 1, 1971. The 1971 constitution is the fifth complete revision of virginias fundamental law since 1776other complete revisions having been effective in 1830, 1851, 1870, and 1902. New york state constitution new york department of state. Accordingly in article 1 the indian constitution, india is declared as a union of states, and the states and territories are specified in the first schedule. The eighteenth article of amendment to the constitution of the united states is hereby repealed.
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. Article 2 the constitution is based on the indissoluble unity of the spanish nation, the common and indivisible country of all spaniards. Every employer shall, beginning the january 1 next following the date of the approval of this amendment by the people pursuant to article ix of the constitution, pay each employee subject to the new jersey state wage and hour law, p. The constitution of the state of florida as revised in 1968 consisted of certain revised articles as proposed by three jointresolutions which were adopted during thespecial session of june 24july 3, 1968, and ratified by the electorate on november 5, 1968, together with one article carried forward from the constitution of 1885, as amended. Section 1 judicial powers the judicial power of the united states, shall be vested in one supreme court, and in such inferior courts as the congress may from time to time ordain and establish. Article 1 of indian constitution full summry and notes by. Laws made under articles 2 and 3 to provide for the amendment of. 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. Under americas first national government, the articles of confederation, the states acted together only for specific purposes. Germanys constitution of 1949 with amendments through 2012. Constitution of the state of georgia preamble to perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity. June 2, 1784 the date on which each article was proclaimed as having been adopted is given after each article. In november 1972, the people approved an amendment to article ii, section 1, specifying the voting age as eighteen thus conforming virginias constitution to the twentysixth amendment to the federal constitution.
The constitution of the kingdom of the netherlands. Article i section 1 section 2 section 3 section 4 section 5 section 6 section 7 section 8 section 9 section 10 section 1 all legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states, which shall consist of a senate and house. Constitution of virginia foreword iv additional notes 5. The executive power shall be vested in a president of the united states of america. Federal constitution pa r t iv the federation chapter 1 the supreme head article 32. This article shall go into operation on the first day of october next following the day when the same shall be duly ratified and adopted as an amendment of the constitution. Sections 1, 2 and 5, of article x of the constitution, shall hereafter be omitted in any printed copies thereof prefixed to the laws of the state. Article i, section 10 of the united states constitution plays a key role in the american system of federalism by limiting the powers of the states. On the 1st wednesday of september 1864, the constitution was approved by the vote of the people of the territory of nevada, and on october 31, 1864, president lincoln proclaimed that the state of nevada was admitted into the union on an equal footing with the original states. Arizona state constitution the arizona revised statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 52nd legislature, 2nd regular session. United states of americas constitution of 1789 with. 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 state of oklahoma is an inseparable part of the federal union, and the constitution of the united states is the supreme law of the land.
Constitution of michigan of 1963 preamble preamble. Michigan legislature constitution of michigan of 1963. This edition of the new york state constitution is provided as a public service by the. Massachusetts constitution massachusetts general court. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several. The enumeration of rights in this article shall not be construed to impair or deny others retained by the people. The congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and general welfare of the united states. Information on meetings and developments in the framework of the remjas and the working group on legal cooperation on criminal matters.
Article 1 section 10 of the united states constitution. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states, which shall consist. As amended and in force since january 1, 2015 article i bill of rights 1. Constitution of the state of washington legislative. 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. Victims of crime or acts of delinquency shall be treated with dignity and respect by the criminal justice system.
Article 70 1 of the namibian constitution, as it stood prior to amendment by the namibian constitution second amendment act 7 of 2010, stated that members of the national council shall hold their seats for six 6 years from the date of their election. The constitution of north dakota contains the current provisions of the state constitution. The online constitution annotated includes discussions of the supreme courts latest opinions. 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. Section 1 the executive power shall be vested in a president of the united states of america.
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