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The Constitution of the United States of America
Article I, Section 4
Introduction:
Article I, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution addresses the regulation of elections. It grants states the authority to determine the times, places, and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives. However, it also allows Congress to make regulations regarding these elections if it chooses to do so. This section emphasizes the balance of power between state and federal authority in the electoral process, ensuring that while states have control, the federal government can intervene to establish uniformity if necessary.
Actual Text:
“The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators. The Congress shall assemble at least once in every Year, and such Meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall by Law appoint a different Day. ”
