Constitution Articles

Article 1, Section 1

The power to make laws is given to Congress (House of Reps. and Senate)

Article 1, Section 2

House of Rep. members are chosen every 2 years. Members must be 25+, must be a U.S citizen for at least 7 years, and must live in the state they are representing

Article 1, Section 3

Senate members serve a 6 year term. Members must be 30+, be a U.S citizen for at least 9 years, and must live in the state they represent. VP is president of the Senate

Article 1, Section 4

State decides how elections for Senate and House of Rep. are held. Congress meets at least once a year

Article 1, Section 5

Congress has the ability to oversee its own internal operations. Each house keeps a journal of its proceedings

Article 1, Section 6

Congress is paid for their services and members are protected from arrest during and traveling to meetings.

Article 1, Section 7

Explains the President and Congress’s role in making laws and how a bill becomes a law

Article 1, Section 8

Gives Congress the power to establish and maintain an army and a navy. To establish post offices, create courts, and other duties. Congress can do what is necessary and proper to execute these duties

Article 1, Section 9

The Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended except when public safety requires it

Article 1, Section 10

States cant make their own money, declare war, or tax goods from other states

Article 2, Section 1

President serves a 4 year term and has a VP. Sets up the Electoral College

Article 2, Section 2

President is the Commander and Chief of the military and can grant pardons. Can make treaties, appoint ambassadors, officials, and Supreme Court Justices with the consent of Senate

Article 2, Section 3

Must give a State of the Union Address every so often. The President receives all ambassadors. Must make sure that the laws are faithfully executed 

Article 2, Section 4

The President and VP will be removed from office if they are impeached and convicted of treason, bribery, or other crimes

Article 3, Section 1

Judicial Power is given to the Supreme Court Justices and justices will serve a life term

Article 3, Section 2

Judicial Power faces treaties made, controversies between citizens and states, and when the US is a party. Implies Judicial Review. Trial by jury

Article 3, Section 3

Defines treason

Article 4, Section 1

Each state must respect the laws and court decisions of other states

Article 4, Section 2

Citizens of one state are entitled to privileges of other states

Article 4, Section 3

New states can be formed, but not in the jurisdiction of another

Article 4, Section 4

Ensures a Republican form of Government

Article 5

2/3 of both houses can propose amendments. Can be approved when ratified by the legislature of ¾ of the several states

Article 6

The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land

Article 7

Explains how the Constitution was to be officially approved