ARTICLE I

§ 1. The Legislative power shall be vested in two distinct

bodies of men, one to be called the Assembly, the other the

Senate, subject to the negative hereinafter mentioned.

§ 2. The Executive power, with the qualifications

hereinafter specified, shall be vested in a President of the

United States.

§ 3. The Supreme Judicial authority, except in the cases

otherwise provided for in this Constitution, shall be vested

in a Court to be called the SUPREME COURT, to consist of not

less than six nor more than twelve Judges.

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