1. The Constitution of the United States

2. The Preamble Lists the Reasons the Constitution was written
“We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America. “

3. Article I The Legislative Branch Can make and Pass Laws
Impeachment Process is described
Discusses the very basics of the makeup of each house of Congress
“All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives.”

4. Article II The Executive Branch Discusses the basics of the Presidency
Veto power
Commander-in-chief of the military
Appointments
All other aspects of the role
“The Executive power shall be vested in the President of the United States of America.”

5. Article III The Judicial Branch
Lists the functions of the branch: Interpretation
Judicial Review: power to strike down laws and govt. actions
Checks both Congress and the president
“The judicial power of the United States shall be vested in on Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The judges, both of the Supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services a compensation, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office.”

6. Article IV Relations Among States
The relationships between the States as well as the Federal Government
Citizenship
Extradition
Admission
Guarantees to the states
Protection against invasion
Certain freedoms

7. Article V Amending the Constitution 4 methods
Proposed in Congress by a 2/3 majority in BOTH Houses and ratified by ¾ of States (26/27)
Proposed in Congress by a 2/3 majority in BOTH houses and ratified by ¾ State Conventions (21st)
Proposed by a National Convention called by Congress when requested by 2/3 of State Legislatures
Proposed by a National Convention and ratified by Conventions

8. Article VI Supremacy of the National Government Debts
Supreme Law of the Land: Constitution
Loyalty to the Constitution

9. Article VII Ratification 2/3 of the States must pass the Constitution
Witnesses/representatives from each state that view the ratification sign their names
EX. NY: Alexander Hamilton
GA: Abraham Baldwin
Virginia: James Madison
PA: Ben Franklin