The Constitution How does the Constitution provide America

The U. S. Constitution has 3 main parts: 1. 2. 3. The Preamble The

I. The Preamble O Gives power to the people of the nation. O “We,

II. The Articles O These 7 Articles, or topics, explain how the federal government

Article 1 = The Legislative Branch O Congress has the power to make laws.

Article 2 = The Executive Branch O The power to lead and carry out

Article 3 = The Judicial Branch O The power to interpret the law to

Article 4 = Interstate Relations O States have to respect each other’s laws. O

Article 5 = The Amendment Process O With a 2/3 vote in both houses,

Article 6 = The Supremacy Clause O The Constitution is the “supreme law of

Article 7 = Ratification O No longer in force, this article explained the process

III. Amendments O The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill

The Constitution provides for a: O Limited government- Government’s powers are strictly defined and

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The Constitution How does the Constitution provide America with a strong, yet flexible, form of government?

The U. S. Constitution has 3 main parts: 1. 2. 3. The Preamble The Articles The Amendments

I. The Preamble O Gives power to the people of the nation. O “We, the people of the United States…” O Identifies the goals of the new government.

II. The Articles O These 7 Articles, or topics, explain how the federal government works.

Article 1 = The Legislative Branch O Congress has the power to make laws. O Congress shall consist of two groups of lawmakers, each meeting in a separate chamber, or “house”: O The House of Representatives O The Senate.

Article 2 = The Executive Branch O The power to lead and carry out the law shall be vested in a president.

Article 3 = The Judicial Branch O The power to interpret the law to make the most important legal judgments shall be vested in one Supreme Court.

Article 4 = Interstate Relations O States have to respect each other’s laws. O How U. S. territories may enter the Union as new states. O The responsibility of the federal government to protect states from invasion and domestic violence (rioting).

Article 5 = The Amendment Process O With a 2/3 vote in both houses, congress can propose new amendments for ratification.

Article 6 = The Supremacy Clause O The Constitution is the “supreme law of the land. ”

Article 7 = Ratification O No longer in force, this article explained the process for ratifying the Constitution. O Ratify to approve and make law

III. Amendments O The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights. O 17 additional amendments were passed, making the total number 27.

The Constitution provides for a: O Limited government- Government’s powers are strictly defined and limited by the Constitution and Bill of Rights.