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Establishes a bicameral Congress

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House of rep: 2 terms, 25+, 7 citizenship, portion by state, impeach.

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Senate: 6 terms, 30+, 9 citizenship, VP as tiebreaker, impeachment trials.

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States regulate congressional elections; Congress must meet annually.
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Each chamber sets its rules, requires quorums, and may punish members; journals of proceedings published.
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Congressional compensation from Treasury; immunity from arrest during sessions except felonies; bans holding other federal offices.

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Revenue bills start in the House; process for passing laws, including veto override (2/3 vote).
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Enumerated powers: tax, declare war, regulate commerce, coin money, establish post offices, patents, Necessary and Proper Clause.
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Limits on Congress: bans ex post facto laws, suspending habeas corpus (except rebellion), titles of nobility, and preferential trade.
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Limits on states: cannot coin money, make treaties, tax imports without federal approval.
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the presidency: 4-year term, Electoral College, natural-born, 35+, oath of office.

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Presidential powers: Commander-in-Chief, treaty-making (Senate approval), appoint officials (Senate confirmation), grant pardons.
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Presidential duties: State of the Union, receive ambassadors, "take care" laws are faithfully executed.
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Impeachment grounds: "high crimes and misdemeanors" for President, VP, and civil officers.
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Establishes Supreme Court and lower federal courts; judges serve for life during "good behavior."
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Federal jurisdiction: cases under Constitution, federal laws, treaties, ambassadors, disputes between states.
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Defines treason: levying war or aiding enemies; requires two witnesses or confession.
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Full Faith and Credit Clause: States must honor other states' laws, records, and court rulings.
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Privileges and Immunities: States cannot discriminate against citizens of other states; fugitive extradition.
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Congress admits new states; governs territories; no splitting states without consent.
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Guarantees states a republican government and federal protection from invasion/domestic violence.
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Amendment process: 2/3 of Congress or states propose, 3/4 of states ratify.
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U.S. assumes debts under the Articles of Confederation.
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Supremacy Clause: Constitution, federal laws, and treaties override state laws.
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No religious tests for office; officials swear oath to Constitution.
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Ratification required approval by 9 of 13 states.

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