The Constitution of the United States of America

The Constitution of the United States of America 1. Established the structure of the US Gov. 2. Guaranteed equality under the law with majority rule and the rights of the minority protected 3. Affirmed individual worth and dignity of all people 4. Protected the fundamental freedoms of Religion, speech, press, assemble and petition CE 2 b

The Constitution of the United States has three main parts: 1. 2. 3. 4. Preamble: Introduction The Articles (I-VII): Describes how the Government is set up and the duties of each branch. I. The Legislative Branch (making laws) II. The Executive Branch (The President & enforcing laws) III. The Judicial Branch (Judges…Courts) The Amendments (1 -27): Contains the Bill of Rights (Amendments 1 -10) and “Changes” to the Constitution. The Bill of Rights: Guaranteed rights to citizens that could not be taken away by the government. CE 2 b

A m e n d i n g t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n CE 2 b

Important Vocabulary Bicameral – Two houses Amendment – a formal change to a document Confederation – a loose alliance of states Constitution – a formal, written plan for government CE 2 b

1 Clause Section Article Question 1. What is the length of a term of office for members of the U. S. House of Representatives? Answers in Complete Sentences The House of Representatives are chosen every two years. 2 3 CE 2 b