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