Articles of the Constitution

Article I

establishes the legislative branch of the government, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. This article outlines the powers and duties of Congress, including the power to tax, the power to regulate commerce, and the power to declare war.

Article II

establishes the executive branch of the government, which consists of the President, Vice President, and other officials. This article outlines the powers and duties of the President, including the power to serve as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, the power to make treaties, and the power to nominate federal officials.

Article III

establishes the judicial branch of the government, which consists of the Supreme Court and other federal courts. This article outlines the powers and duties of the courts, including the power to interpret the Constitution and the power to hear cases and controversies.

Article IV

outlines the relationship between the states and the federal government. This article establishes the concept of "full faith and credit," which requires states to recognize the legal acts of other states. It also outlines the process for admitting new states to the Union.

Article V

outlines the process for amending the Constitution. This process requires the approval of two-thirds of both the House and Senate, as well as the ratification of three-fourths of the states.

Article VI

establishes the Constitution as the supreme law of the land, and requires all public officials to take an oath to support it.

Article VII

outlines the process for ratifying the Constitution, which required the approval of nine of the thirteen states.