Supreme power in the republic of poland shall be vested in the nation. Article 6 also says that the united states constitution is the highest law of the country and that all state and federal officers and judges have to uphold the constitution and. Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. This constitution is an expression of the mexican peoples will to create a democratic, social, secular nation organized as a republic and in accordance to the principles of sovereignty, freedom, justice, equality, fairness, dignity and legal. The senators and representatives shall receive a compensation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury. Article six of the united states constitution establishes the laws and treaties of the united states made in accordance with it as the supreme law of the land, forbids a religious test as a requirement for holding a governmental position and holds the united states under the constitution responsible for debts incurred by the united states under the articles of confederation. Constitution wisconsin constitution updated by the legislative reference bureau. Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation.
Us constitutionliteral print government publishing office. The third clause of article 6 according to the third clause, state and federal legislators, judges, and executive officers are bound by affirmation or oath to fully support the u. Article vi prior debts, national supremacy clause, and oaths of office. New york state constitution new york department of state. Morocco is a constitutional, democratic, parliamentary and social monarchy.
Department of state division of administrative rules. We, the people of the state of california, grateful to almighty god for our freedom, in order to secure and perpetuate its blessings, do establish this constitution. Chapter six leadership and integrity kenya law reform. Type of government envisioned article 5 ireland is a sovereign, independent, democratic state. Schedule 6b schedule 6b, previously schedule 6a, 173 inserted by s. A constitution of the state of washington preamble article i declaration of rights sections 1 political power. More about article vi the drafting table explore key historical documents that inspired the framers of the constitution and each amendment during the drafting process, the early drafts and major proposals behind each provision, and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. At a convention of the people of the state of south carolina begun and holden at columbia on the tenth day of september, in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and ninetyfive, and. Click for the coverage of annotations for the annotated constitution. This edition of the new york state constitution, available at. 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 state of ohio 5 preamble we, the people of the state of ohio, grateful to almighty god for our freedom, to secure its blessings and promote our common welfare, do establish this constitution. The soviets of working peoples deputies, which grew and attained strength as a result of the overthrow of the landlords and capitalists and the achievement of the. Constitution of the state of washington legislative.
That all government of right originates from the people, is founded in compact only, and instituted solely for the good of the whole. Article vi 1 california constitution article 6 judicial sec. Article 6 constitution of united states of america 1789. Table of contents for the constitution of california. 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. Constitution first says that any debts or engagements that the country was involved in before the constitution was put into action are still valid. The 1987 constitution of the republic of the philippines preamble we, the sovereign filipino people, imploring the aid of almighty god, in order to build a just and humane society, and establish a government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations.
The senators and representatives before mentioned, and the members of the several state legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the united states and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this constitution. The constitution of the state of missouri is published by the office of secretary of state pursuant to the revised statutes of missouri rsmo 2. The constitution shall be an integral and directly applicable act. Constitution of the state of vermont vermont general. 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 present sixth edition of the constitution is distinctive as it contains three historic amendments. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several. Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to india from pakistan notwithstanding anything in article 5, a person who has migrated to the territory of india from the territory now included in pakistan shall be deemed to be a citizen of india at the commencement of this constitution if. The supreme court consists of the chief justice of california and 6 associate justices. United states of americas constitution of 1789 with amendments. Irelands constitution of 1937 with amendments through 2012. Access to higher education article 6 the republic shall, because of the vital role assigned to the individual citizen under this constitution for the social, economic and political well being of liberia, provide equal access to educational opportunities and facilities for all citizens to. Missouri constitution and the constitution of the united states. The coatofarms of slovenia has the form of a shield.
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. The union of soviet socialist republics is a socialist state of workers and peasants. The get section button can be used to locate a specific article of the constitution. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. This text of the constitution is a copy of the text enrolled on november, 2019 pursuant to article 25. All debts contracted and engagements entered into, before the adoption of this constitution, shall be as valid against the united states. Type the article number you are looking for in the form article section examples11, 15 6, 192, etc. The judicial power of this state is vested in the supreme court, courts of appeal, and superior courts, all of which are courts of record.
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. 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. These documents lay the foundation of our freedoms, help guide us in times of uncertainty and establish our rights as citizens of missouri and of the united states of america. 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. Both federal and state officials, for example judges, are required to take an oath to fully support the constitution, even when state law contradicts federal law.
Section 6 compensation the senators and representatives shall receive a compensation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury of the united states. To establish an uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the. Constitution all laws and treaties made by the united states are the supreme law of the land. The senators and representatives shall receive a compen sation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury of the. The legislative, the executive and the judicial powers are separate and cooperate in the. In the middle of the shield, on a blue background, is a representation of mount triglav in white. Officers servants of the people that all power being originally inherent in and consequently derived from the people, therefore, all officers of government, whether legislative or executive, are their trustees and servants. I do solemly swear or affirm that i will faithfully execute the office of president of the united states, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the united states. The law is the supreme expression of the will of the nation.
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