1. U.S. Constitution and Its Parts UNIT II – Constitution and Rights

2. What does our Constitution represent? Our system of government Our system of government Basic beliefs and ideals Basic beliefs and ideals

3. Breakdown of the Constitution 3 Main Components 3 Main Components Preamble – Why the Constitution was written Preamble – Why the Constitution was written Articles (7) – Explain how the govt. is to work Articles (7) – Explain how the govt. is to work Amendments (27) – changes made to the Constitution Amendments (27) – changes made to the Constitution

4. Preamble – Purposes of Government 1. To form a more perfect union 2. Establish Justice 3. Ensure domestic tranquility 4. Provide for common defense 5. Promote the general welfare 6. Secure liberty

5. Articles Article I – Legislative Branch Makes the laws Article II – Executive Branch Enforces the laws Article III – Judicial Branch Interprets the Laws Article IV – State Relations Article V – Amendment Process Article VI – National Supremacy Article VII - Ratification

6. Amendments Amendments are added to the Constitution any time a change is made The first 10 amendments are known as the “Bill of Rights” and were added all at the same time in 1791