7 Articles of Constitution

Article 1

The Legislative Branch

Describes powers of Congress(makes laws)

President must sign bill to become law(could veto bill)

Congress can still make bill law if it has a 2/3 vote

Power of legislature are listed

Limited government power

Article 2

The Executive Branch

Power to President(some strength of monarch but decisions made by people

President must be reelected to continue in office

Enforces laws(not make them)

Can make treaties if approved by Senate

Can nominate judges but could get rejected by Senate

GW would be great first President

Article 3

The Judicial Branch

Wanted national court system

President nominates judges

Judge can serve for life( as long as they have good behavior)

Supreme court

Has final say in all cases involving Constitution

Legal issues will not be left unsettled

Article 4

The States

Every stae must honor laws of other states

This perserves rights and reduces possible conflict

Article 5

Amending the Constitution

Framers included instruction to make amendments or changes

3/4 of states must approve

Article 6

The Supremacy of the Constitution

Wanted to avoid not being sure which paws are major

Oath saying Constitution is the supreme law of the land

No state law can violate Constitution

Federal law is priority

Article 7

Ratification

Establishes ratification or approval