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That word is “ALL”—“All legislative power herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

"Accordingly, if sovereignty is to be vested in any nation, it must rightfully be the Maldives."

From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026

Article II says, “the executive power shall be vested in a President of the United States.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2025

“To be eligible for Community Transit’s pension, you must be vested, which typically takes five years,” says Lowery.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 26, 2022

Article I of the Constitution provides that all legislative powers granted “shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives”.

From The Short Constitution by William F. Russell


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