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Articles of the Constitution. Article I – The Legislature. Establishes a two-house legislature House of Representatives – based on population – all members elected every 2 years – 435 current members.
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Article I – The Legislature • Establishes a two-house legislature • House of Representatives – based on population – all members elected every 2 years – 435 current members. • Senate – all states have 2 Senators – 1/3 elected every 2 years – 6 year term – 100 current members. • Lists the powers of congress.
Article II – The Executive • Establishes the President as Chief Executive • Outlines the powers and duties of the president. • Sets his term of office at 4 years • Sets procedure for electing the president • Sets procedures for removing the president from office.
Article III - Judiciary • Establishes the federal court system • Sets selection process for federal judges • Sets process for removal of judges • Sets term of office for judges • Establishes Supreme Court and jurisdiction of Supreme Court.
Article IV – Relations Among States • States must honor the laws of other states. • Citizens of one state are entitled to the rights and privileges of citizens of other states.
Article V – Amendment Process • Establishes the process for amending (changing) the Constitution • 1. 2/3 of both houses approve an amendment • ¾ of states ratify the amendment. • 2. 2/3 of states call for a convention to amend • the Constitution. • Only method 1 has ever been used.
Article VI – Supremacy Clause • Constitution is supreme law of the land. • No law can supersede the Constitution.
Article VII - Ratification • When ¾ of the states ratify this Constitution it becomes the law of the land. • September 17, 1789