The Articles of the Constitution
Article I Legislative Branch Creates delegated powers (powers given to Congress) Bicameral legislature Makes the law
Article II Executive Branch President Enforces the law
Article III Judicial Branch Supreme Court Interprets the law
Article IV State government Federalism States obey law Admission of new states National government protects states
Article V Amendments Change the Constitution ¾ of states must agree
Article VI Supreme law of the land No laws above the Constitution
Article VII Ratification At least 9 of 13 must ratify or approve of the Constitution for it to take affect.