SS.7.CG.3.3 Articles I, II, and III of the Constitution

What do the Articles in the U.S. Constitution describe?

• the powers and functions of the government

• the powers and function of the Articles of Confederation

• the different parts of the Declaration of Independence.

What Article in the Constitution describes the Legislative Branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

What Article in the U.S. Constitution describes the Executive Branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

What Article in the U.S. Constitution describes the Judicial Branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

Describe the structure of the Legislative Branch.

• A two-house (bicameral) legislature

• Includes the President and Judges

• Includes just the House of Representatives

• Includes just the Senate.

What are enumerated powers?

• a numbered list of powers that Congress has

• powers that are given to the President

• powers that are given to the Judicial Branch

Click on any enumerated powers Congress has.

• ~collect taxes~

  ~coin money~

• ~make rules about citizenship~

  ~regulate trade~

• create an army and navy~

  ~impeach and remove public officials~

• ~approve presidential appointments~

  ~ratify (approve) treaties~

  ~declare war~

What is the main role and responsibility of Congress according to Article I of the Constitution?

• to make laws

• to enforce (carry out) laws

• to judge (interpret) laws

Article II of the Constitution describes the Executive Branch.

• True

• False

Click on all the powers the U.S. President has.

• ~send armed forces into combat - but not declare war~

• ~makes treaties with other nations~

• ~nominates people to work in government positions~

• ~grants pardons~