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. Table of contents for the constitution of california. 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. Article 6 constitution of united states of america 1789. Us constitutionliteral print government publishing office. More about article vi the drafting table explore key historical documents that inspired the framers of the constitution and each amendment during the drafting process, the early drafts and major proposals behind each provision, and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. That all government of right originates from the people, is founded in compact only, and instituted solely for the good of the whole.
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. New york state constitution new york department of state. Article vi 1 california constitution article 6 judicial sec. Article vi prior debts, national supremacy clause, and oaths of office. The constitution shall be an integral and directly applicable act. Constitution wisconsin constitution updated by the legislative reference bureau. 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.
Type the article number you are looking for in the form article section examples11, 15 6, 192, etc. 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 union of soviet socialist republics is a socialist state of workers and peasants. Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation. This text of the constitution is a copy of the text enrolled on november, 2019 pursuant to article 25. 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.
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. 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. 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. Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. 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. Everyone may defend his rights by invoking the constitution. Constitution of the state of washington legislative. Irelands constitution of 1937 with amendments through 2012. Supreme power in the republic of poland shall be vested in the nation. 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. Missouri constitution and the constitution of the united states. This constitution, and the laws of the united states which shall be made in pursuance thereof. Constitution first says that any debts or engagements that the country was involved in before the constitution was put into action are still valid. In the middle of the shield, on a blue background, is a representation of mount triglav in white.
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. 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. 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. Chapter six leadership and integrity kenya law reform. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. Department of state division of administrative rules. 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.
This edition of the new york state constitution, available at. All debts contracted and engagements entered into, before the adoption of this constitution, shall be as valid against the united states. To establish an uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the. Schedule 6b schedule 6b, previously schedule 6a, 173 inserted by s. United states of americas constitution of 1789 with amendments. The supreme court consists of the chief justice of california and 6 associate justices. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. A constitution of the state of washington preamble article i declaration of rights sections 1 political power. 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. 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 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 present sixth edition of the constitution is distinctive as it contains three historic amendments.
The law is the supreme expression of the will of the nation. Constitution all laws and treaties made by the united states are the supreme law of the land. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several. Morocco is a constitutional, democratic, parliamentary and social monarchy. The senators and representatives shall receive a compensation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury. Constitution of the state of vermont vermont general. 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 get section button can be used to locate a specific article of the constitution. The coatofarms of slovenia has the form of a shield. Type of government envisioned article 5 ireland is a sovereign, independent, democratic state.
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