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Unit 3: Foundations of US Government 4: The United States Constitution and Amendments Unit 3: Foundations of US Government

The US Constitution In 1787, it was determined that the Articles of Confederation need some work. US Constitutional Convention (1787) Initial intention is to reform the Articles of Confederation, not really to make a new constitution. But, delegates discovered it would be less work to just scrap the Articles and start over.

The US Constitution Parts of the US Constitution Preamble Article I: The Legislature (Congress) Article II: The Executive (President) Article III: The Judiciary (Supreme Court) Article IV: States Article V: Amendment Process Article VI: Supremacy of the Constitution Article VII: Ratification

Amending the US Constitution These are changes/additions/subtractions from the US Constitution. First, there must be a proposal for a change. 2/3 of Congress (HR and Senate) Special convention called by 2/3 of states Then it must be ratified. 3/4 state legislatures 3/4 ratifying conventions in states