Section 1:
The powers of legislation is given to Congress which consists of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Section 2:
A Member of the House of Representatives has a two year term. They must be older than 25 years, be a citizen for at least 7 years, and live in the state which they represent.
The amount of representatives from each state is determined by population. The census will be taken every ten years to determine the population.
The executive of the state (Governor) can call for a special election if they need to fill in vacancies.
The House has the only power of impeachment.
Section 10:
States do NOT have the power to make treaties, alliances, coin Money, pass bills of attainder, ex post facto laws, or grant a title of Nobility.
The states can NOT tax imports and exports without the consent of Congress.
The states can not raise a militia or engage in war unless invaded or in imminent danger.
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