structure of the US constitution

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breaks down each section of the constitution into what the overall point is

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Preamble

Establishes what the constitution is about.

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Article 1

Establishes the legislative branch.

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Article 2

Establishes the executive branch.

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Article 3

Establishes the supreme court and judicial branch.

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Article 4

Establishes that states are seperate and able to have their own laws.

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Article 5

Describes the amendment process.

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Article 6

The constitution is the #1 law.

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Article 7

outlines the ratification of the constitution.

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Bill of Rights

Protects the people from the government.

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The Amendments (in general)

Allows for changes and additions to be made to the constitution as society changes.

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