Constitution

This part of the Constitution explains how the Constitution can be changed through amendments.

• Article I (1)

• Article III (3)

• Article IV (4)

• Article V (5)

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CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

This part of the Constitution gives the Legislative Branch (Congress) its powers and limits.

• Article I (1)

• Article III (3)

• Article IV (4)

• Article V (5)

 This part of the Constitution gives the Executive Branch (President) its powers and limits.

• Article 1 (1)

• Article VI (6)

• Article II (2)

• Article V (5)

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

 This part of the Constitution gives the Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) its powers and limits

• Article 1 (1)

• Article III (3)

• Article II (2)

• Article V (5)

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

 This part of the Constitution introduces the Constitution and lists six goals for the new government

• Article 1 (1)

• Article III (3)

• Conclusion

• Preamble

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A written change to the Constitution

• Preamble

• Article

• Amendment

• Confederation

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

This part of the Constitution explains the process for ratifying (approving) the Constitution.

• Preamble

• Article I (1)

• Article VI (6)

• Article VII (7)

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

This part of the Constitution was dedicated to the states. This article discusses the role of the states.

• Article IV (4)

• Article V (5)

• Article VI (6)

• Article II (2)

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

This branch of government interprets and explains laws.

• Legislative.

• Judicial.

• Executive.

This branch of government makes laws.

• Legislative.

• Judicial.

• Executive.