No person shall be a senator who shall not have attained to the age of thirty years, and been nine years a citizen of the united states, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state for which he shall be chosen. The constitution of the united states 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. Improve your students reading comprehension with readworks. Jun 28, 2016 new hampshire became the 9th state to ratify the constitution on june 21, 1788. The constitution of the state of new york 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 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 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. A new survey finds that most americans lack even basic knowledge of the constitution. The constitution established the united states as a republic in which power ultimately is in. As amended and in force since january 1, 2015 article i bill of rights 1. Constitution, bill of rights, declaration of independence, and other rights laid out by americas founders. The bill of rights constitution of the united states. In addition, it protects the powers reserved to the states and the rights of every individual. 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.
He shall hold his office during the term of four years, and, together with the vice president, chosen for the same term, be elected. Constitution of the united states 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. The constitution defines the powers delegated to the national government. The constitution of the united states national archives. In addition, many americans, including members of congress, buy a pocket print edition of the constitution and declaration of independence to carry around. Sadly, it is consistent with other data showing widespread political ignorance. Only those born in the united states, or are a citizen of the united states born to at least one american parent are eligible to run for president.
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