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25The House of Representatives 26 shall be composed of Members 27 chosen every second Year 28 by the People of the several States, 29and 30 the Electors in each State 31 shall have the Qualifications requisite 32 for Electors of the most numerous Branch 33 of the State Legislature.Copied citation
“The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature.”
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