1. 8 Parts of the Constitution
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8 Parts of the Constitution

2. Explains why the document is in existence
PREAMBLE
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Explains why the document is in existence
Form a more perfect union (1)
Establish justice (2)
Insure domestic tranquility (3)
Provide for the common defense (4)
Promote the general welfare (5)
Secure the blessings of liberty (6)

3. Establishes the legislative branch of government
ARTICLE I
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Establishes the legislative branch of government
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Congress
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4. House of Representatives
States with largest populations have the most representatives
House members must be 25 years old
Elected to two year term
435 members in the House of Representatives

5. Senate Two senators for each state Senate members must be 30 years old
Elected to six year term
100 senators

6. Establishes the executive branch of government
ARTICLE II
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Establishes the executive branch of government
Headed by the president
Commander-in-chief
Four year term
Citizen by birth
35 years old
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7. Establishes the judicial branch of government
ARTICLE III
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Establishes the judicial branch of government
Headed by Supreme Court
Justices nominated by the president and approved by Senate
9 Supreme Court justices, appointed for life
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8. ARTICLE III
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9. ARTICLE IV
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Explains the relationship of the states to one another and to the federal government
Each State to honor all others
Extradition
Republican government

10. Explains how the Constitution can be amended or changed
ARTICLE V
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Explains how the Constitution can be amended or changed
Our Constitution is considered a “Living Document”
Because we can add to or take away from the document as our society changes.
The “Bill of Rights” are the First 10 Amendments or changes to the Constitution

11. Ensuring national supremacy
ARTICLE VI
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Ensuring national supremacy
The Constitution, laws and treaties made under the authority of the United States shall be “The Supreme Law Of The Land.”

12. Ratifying the Constitution
ARTICLE VII
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Ratifying the Constitution
December 7, 1787: Delaware
December 12, 1787: Pennsylvania
December 18, 1787: New Jersey January 9, 1788: Connecticut
February 2, 1788: Georgia
February 6, 1788: Massachusetts
April 28, 1788: Maryland
May 23, 1788: South Carolina
June 21, 1788: New Hampshire
June 25, 1788: Virginia
July 26, 1788: New York
November 21, 1789: North Carolina
May 29, 1790: Rhode Island
Before the Constitution could go into effect, specially called conventions in at least nine states had to ratify or approve it.
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