Preamble and Parts
This is the opening phrase of the Constitution, signifying that power comes from the people.
WE the people
This article creates the Legislative Branch, which makes the laws.
I
This article explains how to make changes or additions to the Constitution.
V
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known as this.
Bill of Rights
The leader of the executive branch is this person.
President
The three main parts of the Constitution are the Preamble, the Articles, and these additions.
Amendments
This article creates the Judicial Branch, which interprets the laws.
III
This clause in Article VI states that the Constitution is the highest law of the land.
Supremacy clause
The number of total amendments to the Constitution today.
27
This city hosted the convention where the Constitution was written.
Philadelphia
This opening section outlines the six main goals of the Constitution.
Preamble
This article establishes the Executive Branch, which enforces the laws.
II
This article explains the relationship between the states.
What is Article IV?
Congress is divided into two houses: the House of Representatives and this chamber.
Senate
Article III creates this highest court in the country.
Supreme Court
This phrase in the Preamble means to create a peaceful society within the country.
What is "insure domestic tranquility"?
Article I divides Congress into these two houses.
I
Article VII required this many states to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect.
What is nine (9) out of 13?
The year the Constitution was signed.
1787
The power to declare war belongs to this branch.
Congress
The Preamble lists this goal to provide protection for all citizens.
What is "provide for the common defence"?
The leader of the Executive Branch, as described in Article II.
President
Article IV guarantees that every state must have this type of government.
What is a Republican form of government?
He is known as the "Father of the Constitution".
James Madison
This group advises the President and leads executive departments.
cabinet