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Chapter Three, Section Three

Chapter Three, Section Three. “The Organization of the Constitution”. The “Articles” Lists the functions and purposes of the government. Article I – “L”. Article I establishes the Legislative Branch ( U.S. Congress ). It creates the “ Senate ” and the “ House of Representatives ”.

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Chapter Three, Section Three

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  1. Chapter Three, Section Three

  2. “The Organization of the Constitution”

  3. The “Articles”Lists the functions and purposes of the government

  4. Article I – “L” • Article I establishes the Legislative Branch (U.S. Congress). • It creates the “Senate” and the “House of Representatives”. • Congress has the task of “making laws”. • Only Congress can declare war or coin money.

  5. Article II – “E” • Article II establishes the Executive Branch (U.S. President & Vice President). • It establishes procedures for electing the president and vice president • President has the task of “carrying out laws”.

  6. Article III – “J” • Article III establishes the Judicial Branch (U.S. Supreme Courtand all lower courts). • It establishes the powers of the Court and the cases they will hear. • Supreme Court has the task of “interpreting our laws”.

  7. Article IV – “R” • Article IV establishes the relations of the states and the rights of citizens. • It establishes “good will” among states. • Promises U.S. protection of the states.

  8. Article V – “A” • Article V discusses the amendments of the Constitution (currently 27) • “Amending” (or changing) allows the Constitution to change with the times. • There are 27 Amendments • “Bill of Rights” are the first 10 amendments

  9. Article VI -- “S” • Article VI discusses the “supremacy” of the Constitution. • The Constitution is the highest authority in the land. • If state law contradicts the Constitution, the Constitution wins.

  10. Article VII – “R” • Article VII discusses the “ratification” (or approval) of the Constitution. • It requires 9 out of 13 states to ratify before the Constitution can go into effect.

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