Articles of the Constitution

Article I, Section 8

Commerce Clause

Article I, Section 8

Necessary and Proper Clause (Elastic)

Article I, Section 8

Legislative Branch (Congress) & powers

Article I, Section 7

Revenue bills are initiated by the House

Article II (2), Section 1

Executive Branch (President) & powers

Article II, Section 2

The Senate gives advice and consent on treaties

Article III (3), Section 1 & 2

Judicial Branch & powers

Article IV (4)

Federalism and Full Faith & Credit Clause

Article V (5)

More attainable means of amending, Proposal & Ratification

• Proposal: Congress or special state conventions can propose an amendment; 2/3rds vote required to pass to next stage

• Ratification: proposed amendment must be accepted by 3/4ths of the states, if 3/4ths approve, becomes official amendment to the Constitution

Article VI (6)

Supremacy Clause

Article VII

Ratification of the Constitution