U.S. Constitution Overview

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Article 1

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Gives the executive branch (the president) powers and limits

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Article 5

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Explains how to change the Constitution through amendments

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Bill of Rights

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Lists important individual rights and places limits on governmental powers (first 10 amendments)

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Article 4

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Outlines the relationship between states and between each state and the federal government (ex. Rules for adding new states to the U.S.)

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Article 3

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Gives the judicial branch (judges) powers and limits

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Article 7

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Explains the process for ratifying the Constitution

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Preamble

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Introduces the Constitution and lists 6 reasons why the people are creating a new government

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Other Amendments

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17 changes made to the Constitution (ex. Voting rights for women, lowered voting age to 18)

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Article 2

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Gives the legislative branch (Congress) powers and limits

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Article 6

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Declares that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land, forbids religious tests, and states that the U.S. will pay its debts.