7 Articles of the Constitution

Article 1

Gives Congress its powers and limits. Congress is the branch of the government who can make laws for the country. Also creates the two sections of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives - explains the Legislative Branch (Congress)

Article 2

The Executive branch has the responsibility and authority for the administration on a daily basis - explains the Executive Branch (President)

Article 3

The Judicial branch is the court system that interprets the law. In the United States, the Judicial branch includes the Supreme Court and the lower courts which are made by Congress - explains the Judicial Branch (Supreme Court/Court System)

Article 4

Gives responsibilities and duties the states have along with what responsibilities the federal government has to each state.

Article 5

Explains how to add amendments to the Constitution.

Article 6

The Supremacy Clause"; states that laws by Congress are superior to state laws; state laws are not allowed to conflict with national laws.

Article 7

Final article of the Constitution; explains how many states are needed to ratify the Constitution.