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The U.S. Constitution
Organization of the U.S. Constitution
What is the “Preamble” and what is its emphasis in the Constitution Convention?
The Preamble is the introduction to the Constitution. It is emphasizing that the
members of the Constitutional Convention were acting as the representatives of the
American people as a whole.
The Six Purposes of the Preamble
U. S Constitution
“…form a more
perfect Union”
Translation
To create a better government than the
Articles of Confederation, which was the
constitution that existed at the time.
“…establish justice”
To create a justice system,
including courts, to bring
order to the nation
“…insure domestic
tranquility (peace)”
To bring peace at home,
inside the country
“…provide for the
common defense”
To create and maintain a
national defense against
other countries
“…promote the
general welfare (wellbeing of citizens)”
To help establish and maintain a
healthy economy, population and
society
“…secure the
blessings of liberty”
To bring freedom and liberty
to the people now and in the
future
The Articles of the Constitution
Articles
Definition
U.S Constitution
Defines the power
and structure of the
legislative branch.
All legislative powers herein granted
shall be vested in a Congress of the
United States, which shall consist of a
Senate and House of Representatives.
ABCD-
Executive
Judicial
States
Legislative
II
Creates the executive
branch of
government.
The executive power shall be vested in
a President of the United States of
America. He shall hold his office…
…together with the Vice President…
ABCD-
Judicial
States
Executive
Legislative
III
Establishes the
judicial branch of the
government.
The judicial power of the United States,
shall be vested in one Supreme Court…
A- Federal
Gov’t
B- Judicial
C- Legislative
D- People
IV
Outlines the
obligations of the
states to each other.
Full faith and credit shall be given in
each state to the public acts, record,
and judicial proceedings of every other
state.
ABCD-
People
States
Judicial
Federal
Gov’t
V
Describes the process
by which the
Constitution may be
altered.
The Congress, whenever two thirds of
both houses shall deem it necessary,
shall propose amendments to this
Constitution…
ABCD-
Executive
People
Legislative
States
I
VI
Establishes that the
U.S. Constitution is
the Supreme law of
the land.
This Constitution, and laws of the
United States…and all treaties
made…under the authority of the U.S,
shall be the supreme law of the land…
Power
Granted
to…
A- Federal
Gov’t
B- People
C- Executive
D- Legislative
***Extra Credit- What is Article VII? Explain…
***Extra Credit***
What is Article VII?
Ratifying the Constitution
The constitution had to be
ratified by at least nine of
the thirteen states present
in 1787 to become law.