ning is a historical account crafted in the early 20th century. This text-
book aims to provide a simplified but thorough narrative of the founding
and development of the United States, specifically geared toward students
in schools. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the au-
thentic history of the nation rather than focusing on anecdotal tales, setting
the stage for a serious study of American history. The beginning of this work
outlines the author's intent and methodology in presenting U.S. history.
Channing states that this textbook is designed to avoid traditional anecdotes
that often overshadow significant historical events. Instead, the early chap-
ters delve straight into foundational topics, such as the discovery of Amer-
ica by figures like Leif Ericson and Christopher Columbus, and touch upon
European exploratory missions. Additionally, the text introduces essential
themes of colonization, the establishment of early settlements, and the rela-
tionships with Indigenous peoples, aiming to equip students with a factual
understanding of the formative periods of American history.No Person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty
Years, and been nine Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not,
when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen.
The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but
shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided.
The Senate shall chuse their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore,
in the Absence of the Vice President, or when he shall exercise the Office of
President of the United States.
The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting
for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. When the President
of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: And no Person
shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members
present.
Judgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal
from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor,
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ertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punish-
ment, according to Law.
SECTION. 4. The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Sena-
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a different Day.
SECTION. 5. Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and
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