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  1. Article I Of The Constitution

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    Article I of the Constitution of the United States establishes the legislative branch of the United States federal government, outlining the structure, powers, and limitations of the United States Congress. Drafted during the Philadelphia Convention of 1787, Article I is the longest and most detailed section of the Constitution, reflecting the Founders' profound apprehension …
  2. Article I Of The Constitution

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    Article I of the Constitution of the United States establishes the legislative branch of the United States federal government, outlining the structure, powers, and limitations of the United States Congress. Drafted during the Philadelphia Convention of 1787, Article I is the longest and most detailed section of the Constitution, reflecting the Founders' profound apprehension …
  3. Constitution

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    Constitutions are broadly categorized based on their formality:
    Codified Constitutions: These are single, formally enacted documents that stand above ordinary legislation. Examples include the Constitution of the United States and the Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany. These documents are generally difficult to amend, requiring supermajorities or special ratification procedures.
    Uncodified Constitutions: Thes…
  4. United States Senate

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    Composition and Representation
    The composition of the Senate is explicitly defined by Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution of the United States. Each of the 50 states is represented by two senators, irrespective of the state's population or geographic size. This structure ensures equal representation for every state, a fundamental compromise reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 (the Connecticut Compromise) that balanced the interests of populous a…