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}}''' as adopted by the Constitutional Convention of 1787 | }}''' as adopted by the Constitutional Convention of 1787 | ||
=={{#tip-text: Preamble|the opening paragraph of the Constitution which states its general purposes and source of power as the people}}== | =={{#tip-text: Preamble|the opening paragraph of the Constitution which states its general purposes and source of power as the people}} (states general purpose of the Constitution)== | ||
'''{{#tip-text: We the People of the United States| | '''{{#tip-text: We the People of the United States| | ||
* = declaration of self-government | * = declaration of self-government | ||
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** which is listed in Article I, Section 8}}''' and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. | ** which is listed in Article I, Section 8}}''' and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. | ||
== {{#tip-text: Article 1.|establishes the structures, duties, and powers of the legislative branch, i.e. the Congress}}== | == {{#tip-text: Article 1.|establishes the structures, duties, and powers of the legislative branch, i.e. the Congress}} (establishes the legislative branch== | ||
==={{#tip-text: Section 1.|creates the House of Representatives as one of two "houses" of Congress (bicameral legislature; other house = Senate)}}=== | ==={{#tip-text: Section 1.|creates the House of Representatives as one of two "houses" of Congress (bicameral legislature; other house = Senate)}} (establishes the House of Representatives)=== | ||
All '''{{#tip-text: legislative Powers| law-making, from the Latin, "legis," for "law"}}''' herein granted shall be vested in a '''{{#tip-text: Congress| | All '''{{#tip-text: legislative Powers| law-making, from the Latin, "legis," for "law"}}''' herein granted shall be vested in a '''{{#tip-text: Congress| | ||
'''congress''' = | '''congress''' = | ||
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* the extent of impeachment is limited to removal from office and no other civil or criminal punishment}}'''. | * the extent of impeachment is limited to removal from office and no other civil or criminal punishment}}'''. | ||
=== {{#tip-text: Section 3.| creates the Senate as one of two "houses" of Congress (bicameral legislature; other house = House of Representatives)}}=== | === {{#tip-text: Section 3.| creates the Senate as one of two "houses" of Congress (bicameral legislature; other house = House of Representatives)}} (creates the Senate)=== | ||
The '''{{#tip-text: Senate of the United States| | The '''{{#tip-text: Senate of the United States| | ||