Constitution of the United States.—Congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, etc. (See Const. Art. I, §. 8.)
Declaration of Independence.—“He has dissolved representative houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness, his invasions on the rights of the people.”
Constitution of the United States.—Congress shall meet at the seat of government—once each year.
Declaration of Independence.—“He has refused, for a long time after dissolution, to cause others to be elected.”
Constitution of the United States.—The time, place and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof.
Declaration of Independence.—“He has obstructed the administration of justice.”
Constitution of the United States.—Jurisdiction of Courts fixed by Constitution. Judges not responsible to the President, but to Congress, which represents the people.
Declaration of Independence.—“He has made judges dependent on his will alone.”
Constitution of United States.—Judges subject to removal only by impeachment by Congress.
Declaration of Independence.—“He has kept standing armies ... without consent of the legislature.”