The American's Own Book

The Declaration, the Constitution, the life of every signer, and every President's inaugural from Washington to Pierce — the patriotic shelf of an American parlor of 1855, complete in one volume.

Article I

5 pages in this part of The American's Own Book.

Article I

SEC. I.--All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and…

Article I: Senate

SEC. III.--1. The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two senators from each state, chosen by the legislature thereof, for six…

Article I: Congress

SEC. IV.--1. The times, places, and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each state, by the…

Article I: House

SEC. VII.--1. All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with…

Article I: Vice-President

SEC. I.--1. The executive power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his office during the term of…

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