The Structure of the Constitution SS 7 C

The Structure of the Constitution SS. 7. C. 3. 3 – Illustrate the structure and function of government in the United States as established in the Constitution

Structure 1. Preamble üIntroduction ü(Statement of Purpose) 2. 7 Articles 3. 27 Amendments

The 7 articles The first 3 Articles form the 3 Branches of our Government.

The 7 articles Article I Legislative Branch üLaw-making üBi-cameral house i. Senate ii. House of Representatives

The 7 articles Article II Executive Branch üLists the Presidents’ powers üPresident & Vice President üEnforces Law

The 7 articles Article III Judicial Branch üInterprets the laws and sees that they are applied fairly üOne Supreme Court and lower courts

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The 7 articles 4. Article IV – Relations among the States • Explains the relationship between the states and national government 5. Article V – Amendment Process • Describes when and how the Constitution can be changed

The 7 articles 6. Article VI – Federal Power • Declares the Constitution the “Supreme Law of the Land” • Supremacy Clause 7. Article VII – Ratification • Describes how the Constitution was to be ratified

Amendments v 27 Total st v 1 ten are known as the Bill of Rights

Amendments THE BILL OF RIGHTS

AMENDMENTS PROCESS

warm up 1. How does the Constitution establish shared power among the three branches of government? 2. How does the Constitution safeguard against any one branch becoming too powerful?

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