U.S. Constitution Articles I-III

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What is the focus of Article I of the Constitution?

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Article I emphasizes the importance of a legislative branch in a representative democracy, establishing Congress as a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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What powers does Congress have according to Article I?

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Congress can collect taxes, borrow money, pay debts, regulate commerce, coin money, punish counterfeiters, establish post offices, grant patents, and make laws essential for executing its powers.

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How is Congress structured according to Article I?

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The Senate consists of two senators from each state serving six-year terms, while the House of Representatives is based on population with members serving two-year terms.

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What is the focus of Article II of the Constitution?

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Article II outlines the executive branch, headed by the president, including the vice president and the cabinet, and specifies the qualifications and powers of the presidency.

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What powers does the president have according to Article II?

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The president acts as commander-in-chief, grants pardons, negotiates treaties, and delivers the State of the Union Address.

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What is the focus of Article III of the Constitution?

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Article III establishes the judicial branch, focusing on the interpretation of laws, with the Supreme Court as the only court explicitly mentioned.

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What powers does the Supreme Court have according to Article III?

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The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over constitutional cases, disputes between states, and cases involving ambassadors, and appellate jurisdiction to review lower court cases.