Article 1, Section 8 -The Constitution of The US Explained.
The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United…
Article 1, Section 7 -The Constitution of The US Explained.
All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills Every Bill which shall have…
Article 1, Section 6 -The Constitution of The US Explained.
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. They shall in all…
Article 1, Section 5 -The Constitution of The US Explained.
Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a…
Article 1, Section 4 -The Constitution of The US Explained.
The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by…
Article 1, Section 3 -The Constitution of The US Explained.
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, for six Years; and each Senator shall have one Vote. Immediately after they shall be…
Article 1, Section 2 -The Constitution of The US Explained.
The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications…
Article 1, Section 1 -The Constitution of The US Explained.
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.