<u><em>Hi, Piper here to help!</em></u>
<u><em>RESPONSE: There are 7 articles in the U.S. Constitution.</em></u>
Article 1 - The Legislative Branch
- makes laws
- split into 2 different chambers (House of Representatives & The Senate)
- can draft/pass legislation
- can borrow money for the nation
- can declare war & raise a military
Article 2 - The Executive Branch
- manages day-to-day operations of government
- can make treaties w/ other nations
- can appoint federal judges, department heads, & ambassadors
- determines how to best run the country
- runs military operations
Article 3 - The Judicial Branch
- outlines the power of the federal court system
- all judges are appointed for life [unless they resign due to bad behavior and/or retire]
Article 4 - The States
- defines the relationship between the states & government
- protects the nation
- suggests all states are equal & should respect each other
Article 5 - Amendment
- says the future generations can change the constitution if needed
Article 6 - Debts, Supremacy, & Oaths
- determines that the US constitution and all laws made from it are "supreme Law of the Land"
- states all officials must swear oath to the constitution
Article 7 - Ratification
- details everyone who signed the Constitution
