The executive power of the state shall be vested in a governor, whose term of office shall commence on the third wednesday of january next ensuing his election, and continue for four years, and until his successor shall have qualified. The executive power shall be vested in a president of. 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. Printable us constitution article ii the full text of the second article of the united states constitution is listed against a scroll background in this printable template. Presidential powers section 2 within article 2 of the constitution contains 3 clauses. Clause 2, section 2, article 2 of the constitution. The constitution of north dakota contains the current provisions of the state constitution. In order to assert our rights, acknowledge our duties, and proclaim the principles upon which our government is founded, we declare.
The executive power shall be vested in a presi dent of the united states of america. All political power is vested in and derived from the people. To unite field archery associations of states into one organized unit that will work uniformly and. Article two of the united states constitution establishes the executive branch of the federal government, which carries out and enforces federal laws. The constitution of the state of hawaii the following excerpts relate to the constitutional provisions of the electoral process. The executive power shall be vested in a president of the united states of america. 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.
Preamble federal constitution adopted article i bill of rights ii suffrage and elections iii the legislature iv reapportionment v the executive viii local government x education. Government is instituted for their protection, security, and benefit, and they have the right to alter or reform it when the public good may require. Constitution us law lii legal information institute. All current sections, whether original sections or constitutional amendments, are carried in article and section order and are printed in regular type. The powers of the government of this state are divided into three distinct departments, the legislative, executive and judicial. Xii, state constitution, provides in part that the amendments to section 8 of article ii and section of article v shall take effect december 31, 2022. 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. And no subject shall be hurt, molested, or restrained, in his person, liberty, or estate. 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. The constitution of the united states defined and carefully annotated.
Article two of the united states constitution wikipedia. 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. Preamble federal constitution adopted article i bill of rights ii suffrage and elections iii the legislature iv reapportionment v the executive viii local government x education xii hawaiian affairs. To download entire oklahoma constitution, please click here. Impeachment is the ultimate check on presidential power, and is considered a move of last resort. All politicalpowerisvestedin and derived from the people. Constitution of virginia foreword iv additional notes 5. All government ofright originates with the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole.
The power conferred on parliament by clause a includes the power to form a new state or union territory by uniting a part of any state or union territory to any other state or union territory. The judges, both of the supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behaviour, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services, a compensation, which. In elections by the people, the qualifications of voters shall be as follows. Article 2 of the constitution constitution of united states. The congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose. It is the right as well as the duty of all men in society, publicly, and at stated seasons to worship the supreme being, the great creator and preserver of the universe. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several. The constitution of the state of hawaii the following. All officers elected or appointed under or pursuant to this constitution shall, before they enter on the performance of their public duties, severally take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation.
Code section group california legislative information. 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 executive power shall be vested in a president of the. Michigan legislature constitution of michigan of 1963. Constitution of the state of new mexico initiative. Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and. More about article ii the drafting table 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 disagreed, on the path to compromise and the final text. Each state shall appoint, in such manner as the legislature thereof may direct, a number of electors, equal to the. Constitution article i name the name of this association shall be national field archery association of the united states, incorporated, indicated in the abbreviations as nfaa. Provided, that the same, whenever formed, shall be republican, and not repugnant to the constitution of the united states. 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. Constitution of the state of washington legislative.
The right of citizens of the united states, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the united states or by any state on account of age. Massachusetts constitution massachusetts general court. Heading of article 2 amended june 8, 1976, by prop. Arizona state constitution the arizona revised statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 52nd legislature, 2nd regular session. Following each section which has been amended, the. 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. Each voter shall be a citizen of the united states, shall be eighteen years of age, shall fulfill the residence requirements set forth in this section, and shall be registered to vote pursuant to this article. The constitution of the united states of america us department of.
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. Clause 1, section 2, article 2 of the constitution. The constitutions article ii is the presidents job description, and it gives him sweeping powers. Those sections, appearing as sections 24 to 32 of article ii and sections 1 6, 1b and 1c of article iv in previous editions of this constitution, were declared void for not being enacted in compliance with section 1, article xvii of this constitution. Article iii the executive article iv the judiciary article v impeachment article vi elections and elective rights article vii revenue and taxation 28 special legislation. The justices of the supreme court are hereby authorized and directed to revise chapter ii of the constitution by incorporating into said chapter all amendments of the constitution that are now or may be then in force and excluding therefrom all sections, clauses and words not in force and rearranged and renumbering the sections thereof under. So understood, article ii may thus place some limits on the pardon and removal authority. Explication of a presidential advisory board and cabinet. Article twentyeight of the amendments of the constitution is hereby amended by striking out in the fourth line thereof the words being a pauper, and inserting in place thereof the words. 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 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.
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 of the state of vermont vermont general. Maryland constitution article ii executive department. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property except by due process of law. This constitution is dedicated to the principles that all persons have a natural right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and the enjoyment of the rewards of their own industry. 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. United states of americas constitution of 1789 with.
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