When the founders met at the Constitutional convention, the first part of the government that they laid out was in establishing representation for the people. Article I defines the powers, responsibilities, and limitations of Congress - the lawmaking body of government.
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Constitution Annotated- Article I
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A web-friendly version of the Constitution divided into Articles and Amendments, including a section on Article I.
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The Federalist Papers
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A guide to the Federalist papers that influenced the signing and interpretation of the Constitution.