Article I Summary/ Paper; Article I is broken down into 10 sections.

It describes the power that Congress has, along with the legislative branch and the federal government. It talks about the limitations, as well as the qualifications and how to go about elections. It also outlines the legislative procedure.

A brief overview: Section 1 one being about the vesting clause, (which is also stated in Articles II & III, in their first sections as well) which shows to us the separation of powers. Sections 2 & 3 talk about the House of Representatives and the Senates specifically, about the composition, term lengths, qualifications, so on and so forth. It also talks about direct taxes, and about the Vice President. Section 4 is about the power of legislatures for the election. Section 5 deals with procedures for Congress about an annual meeting. Section 6 talks about how the members of Congress will accommodate salaries, and a limited privilege from arrest. Section 7 is about the Legislative procedure. Section 8 is about the Congresses enumerated powers. Section 9 places the limits on the powers of Congress and the government. Section 10 sets limits on the states, and reserving certain powers to the Congress. A more in depth view about the sections;

Section one basically mentions about the Vesting Clause, " All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States." It also brings into the picture of the Senate and House of Representatives.

Section two, talks about the House of Representatives and mentions on how their terms last 2 years, by the state. It also talks about their qualifications: He must be at least 25 years old, an American citizen of at least 7 years and must reside in the state he wishes to represent. It mentions how each states has a certain types or numbers of Representatives. It talks about the direct taxes.

Vacancies in the the house, have a Writs of Election put together to fill them. It mentions the house of Reps. will have a house speaker. Section three; Talks about the Senates and how there are two for each state. They are divided into three classes, first class changes every 2 years. Second class changes out every 4 years and third class changes every 6 years. They have to be at least 30 years old, and have been a United States citizen for about 9 years. As well as live in the same state, they wish to represent. The Vice President is the President of the Senates. While the Vice President isn't in place, their is an officer and pro tempore chosen in his place if he is absent. Senates have the power to all impeachments. There is a 2/3th vote taken place in order for this to happen. Impeachment usually removal from office. Section four; Talks about the how the elections for Senators and Representatives are taken. Congress has the right to change any part tot he regulations, in which they deem fit. Congress as well has to come together at least once a year. Section five; talks about how each of the house has a certain minimum number needed to do business. Anyone who is absent has a member in place for them Both houses have to have keep and publish a journal - that takes the decisions of the house. Neither of the houses can leave without getting permission from the other, for more then three days. Section six, Both houses have their own compensation for services by law, that is paid out from the Treasury of the United States. Both have certain privileges from arrest ( except from treason, felony, or breach of the peace.) A Senator cannot be sued during congressional debate ( unless criminal offense.) As well as, Senators cannot not simply resign to take a higher paying job (have to wait til the end for their term). Can't be in two houses, only one. Section seven, talks about bills. The House of Representatives originate the bills. The Senate can do the same by substituting text of any bill past previously by the House. The President has to approves of the bill, if he doesn't he veto's it, if he does, he approves it. Congress can challenge the veto by having a 2/3 vote in both houses, which would override it. Section eight, Congress has the power to lay down and collect taxes, to borrow Money on the credit of the United States/ As well as to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations and several States. Establish a Rule of Naturalization and bankruptcies. To collect coin money and punishments for counterfeiting. Establishing a Post Office and post Roads Promotes progression of Arts and Sciences defining and punishing against piracy's and felonies. To declare war. to raise and support the army, and provide and maintaining a Navy. Regulations for the Government and naval forces and making laws.

Section nine, They were allowing Slaves to be brought into the States. But then after January 1808 they started charging for each slave brought in. Habeas Corpus has privileges in most cases other then rebellion or invasive. No bills that have been denied, can be passed. No capitation unless it is proportioned to the Census. No taxes will be places on things exported from any of the States. No preferences will be given for the regulation of commerce or revenue to one state over another. No money will be drawn from the treasury, other then for a law. No title or nobility will be granted by the States. Section ten, No States can reserve any power of the federal government. They can't enter treatise, alliances or confederations, grant letters of Marque or reprisal. Cannot issue money. A lot of the States prohibit power, especially without the consent of Congress. Taxes go into the Treasury. Cannot do anything without the consent of the government, and keep troops and armies during peace. They can't go into an alliance or compact with another foreign state or start war unless started by another.

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