Structure of the constitution

What is a
CONSTITUTION?
The principles, structure, and laws of a government

Why do people like
CONSTITUTIONS?
They limit the power of the government

What is the
C ONSTITUTION?
The supreme law of the United States

THE STRUCTURE OF THE CONSTITUTION

THE PREAMBLE

ARTICLE I The Legislative Branch The structure and powers of Congress How a bill becomes a law Powers denied to the federal government

ARTICLE II The Executive Branch The qualifications, powers, and duties of the President

ARTICLE III The Judicial Branch The Supreme Court The jurisdiction of the federal court system

ARTICLE IV Full Faith and Credit of the States

ARTICLE V The Amendment Process

ARTICLE VI National Supremacy

ARTICLE VII Ratification

AMENDMENTS I-X The Bill of Rights

AMENDMENTS XI-XXVII The Other Amendments

by mtaft on Oct 09, 2011