Parts of Constitution

You asked so here is a brief outline of the 7 Articles

Mr. Thompson

Parts of the Constitution

Article 1 – Legislative - Congress

House of Representatives + Senate

When Congress will meet

Congress makes its own rules

Privileges and salary

How laws are passed

Congress’ powers (expressed powers)

Necessary and proper clause

a.k.a. elastic clause (implied powers)

Powers denied to Congress

State’s powers

Process of impeachment

Article 2 – Executive       President + VP + Cabinet

                     Qualifications

                     Powers of the Pres

                     Impeachment

Electoral College

Article 3 – Judicial Branch

                     Supreme Court and other courts

                     Jurisdiction

                     Treason

Impeachment

Article 4 – Full faith and credit clause

Article 5 – Process to add Amendments

Article 6 – Supremacy clause

Article 7 – Ratification of Constitution