DESIGN OF THE ANALYSIS. 1. Every substantive matter or point contained in each article, section, and clause, embracing every subject and definition in the Constitution, has been arranged in alphabetical order. 2. Under the head of each branch or department of the Government, has been shewn its powers, duties, restrictions, privileges, and joint or concurrent power with other branches or departments. 3. By this arrangement the entire instrument is resolved into its elements, and presented in a form more inviting to the mental vision, and more easily impressed upon the memory. THE CONSTITUTION, As printed in this edition, has been collated with the original manuscript in the Department of State, and found to agree with it in every particular, as to text, letter, and punctuation. An Alphabetical Analysis of the Constitution of the United States, and of the amendments thereto. Absence. In the absence of the Vice President the Senate shall choose a President pro tem. Absent members. A smaller number than a majority of either House of Congress may compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such penalties, as each House may provide...... Accept. No person holding any office of profit or trust under the United States, shall, without the consent of Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign states.... Account. A regular statement and account of the receipts and expenditures of all public Accusation. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused to be informed of the nature and cause And the Acts, records, and judicial proceedings. Full faith and credit shall be given in each State to Act as President. In case of the removal, death, resignation, or inability, of both the Presi- Adjourn from day to day. A smaller number than a majority of each House of Congress may adjourn from day to day............. ALPHABETICAL ANALYSIS Continued. Adjourn. Neither House during the session of Congress shall, without the consent of the Adjournment. If any bill shall not be returned by the President within ten days (Sundays Adjournment. Every order, resolution, or vote, to which the concurrence of the Senate and Adjournment. In case of disagreement between the two Houses of Congress with respect to ralty and maritime jurisdiction.. Admiralty and maritime jurisdiction. The judicial power shall extend to all cases of admi- Advice and consent of the Senate. (See Senate.) Affirmation. (See Oath or affirmation.) Age of qualification for President of the United States, 35 years... Age of qualification for a Representative in Congress, 25 years........ Age of qualification for Vice President of the United States, 35 years........ ....... 12th amend. 30 Agreement or compact. No State shall, without the consent of Congress, enter into any agreement or compact with another State or a foreign power...... Alliance. No State shall enter into any alliance.... 1 10 3 12 1 12 4 14 Aliens, or persons of foreign birth, not eligible as President or Vice President of the United ( States. Ambassadors. The President shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the lic ministers, and consuls... Ambassadors. In all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers, and consuls, the Su preme Court shall have original jurisdiction... Amendments, as on other bills. All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Amendments to the Constitution. The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall Appellate jurisdiction. (See Supreme Court.)....... Appointed. No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the U. States, which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased during such time. 1 21 18 62 6 |