The Structure of the Constitution

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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 Preamble Introduction (Statement of Purpose) 7 Articles 27 Amendments

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

House of Representatives The 7 articles Article I Legislative Branch Law-making Bi-cameral house Senate House of Representatives

Lists the Presidents’ powers President & Vice President The 7 articles Article II Executive Branch Lists the Presidents’ powers President & Vice President Enforces Law

The 7 articles Article III Judicial Branch Interprets the laws and sees that they are applied fairly One 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 Play amendment PowerPoint from online textbook

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

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

Amendments THE BILL OF RIGHTS

AMENDMENTS PROCESS

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