Chapter VIII

POWERS OF LEGISLATION.--CONSTITUTION AND CHOICE OF THE
EXECUTIVE.--CONSTITUTION OF THE JUDICIARY.--ADMISSION OF NEW
STATES.--COMPLETION OF THE ENGAGEMENTS OF CONGRESS.--GUARANTY
OF REPUBLICAN CONSTITUTIONS.--OATH TO SUPPORT THE
CONSTITUTION.--RATIFICATION.--NUMBER OF
SENATORS.--QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.--SEAT OF GOVERNMENT.

The General Interests of the Union to be provided for 170

Constitution, Laws, and Treaties to be Supreme 170

Appointment and Powers of the Executive 171

Re-eligibility of the Executive 172, 173

Tenure of the Office 173

Right of Suffrage in Choice of the Executive 174

Appointment by Electors 175

Construction of the Judiciary 176

Admission of New States 176

Completion of the Engagements of Congress 176

Guaranty of Republican Governments 177

Future Amendments 177

Oath to Support the Constitution 177

Ratification 177

Objects of a Popular Ratification 177-184

Constitution to be submitted to the Congress 185

Number of Senators 186

Qualifications for Office 186

Property Qualification 187

Seat of the National Government 189

General Pinckney's Notice respecting Slaves and Exports 189

Resolutions sent to Committee of Detail 190