Articles of the Constitution

Article I – The Legislature Establishes a two-house legislature House of Representatives – based on population – all members elected every 2 years – 435 current members. Senate – all states have 2 Senators – 1/3 elected every 2 years – 6 year term – 100 current members. Lists the powers of congress.

Article II – The Executive Establishes the President as Chief Executive Outlines the powers and duties of the president. Sets his term of office at 4 years Sets procedure for electing the president Sets procedures for removing the president from office.

Article III - Judiciary Establishes the federal court system Sets selection process for federal judges Sets process for removal of judges Sets term of office for judges Establishes Supreme Court and jurisdiction of Supreme Court.

Article IV – Relations Among States States must honor the laws of other states. Citizens of one state are entitled to the rights and privileges of citizens of other states.

Article V – Amendment Process Establishes the process for amending (changing) the Constitution 1. 2/3 of both houses approve an amendment ¾ of states ratify the amendment. 2. 2/3 of states call for a convention to amend the Constitution. Only method 1 has ever been used.

Article VI – Supremacy Clause Constitution is supreme law of the land. No law can supersede the Constitution.

Article VII - Ratification When ¾ of the states ratify this Constitution it becomes the law of the land. September 17, 1789