Understanding the Structure of the U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is divided into three main parts: the Preamble, the seven Articles that explain the government's plan, and the 27 Amendments which are written changes to the Constitution. The Preamble lists the goals of the Constitution, the Articles detail the powers and responsibilities of each branch of government, and the Amendments ensure the protection of citizens' rights. The Bill of Rights, ratified in 1791, outlines key freedoms that must be upheld by the government.
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CITIZENSHIP HANDBOOK PART 2 STRUCTURE OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
U.S CONSTITUTION CONSTITUTION IS DIVIDED INTO JUST THREE (3) PARTS: 1. THE PREAMBLE OR INTRODUCTION 2. THE SEVEN ARTICLES-EXPLAINS THE PLAN OF GOVERNMENT. 3. THE TWENTY-SEVEN (27) AMENDMENTS- WRITTEN CHANGES TO THE CONSTITUTION.
THE PREAMBLE THE PREAMBLE IS A LIST OF SIX GOALS WHICH EXPLAINS THE PURPOSE OF THE CONSTITUTION. 1. FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION 2. ESTABLISH JUSTICE 3. ENSURE DOMESTIC TRANQUILLITY 4. PROVIDE FOR THE COMMON DEFENSE 5. PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE 6. SECURE THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY
THE SEVEN ARTICLES ARTICLE I-ESTABLISHES AND EXPLAINS THE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH. ARTICLE II- THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH ARTICLE III- THE JUDICIAL BRANCH ARTICLE IV-RELATIONS BETWEEN THE NATIONAL (FEDERAL) GOVERNMENT AND THE STATES.
THE SEVEN ARTICLES ARTICLE V-THE PROCESS FOR AMENDING (CHANGING) THE CONSTITUTION WITH AMENDMENTS. ARTICLE VI-*** THE SUPREMACY CLAUSE: STATES THAT THE CONSTITUTION IS THE ***** SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND ARTICLE VII- SETS UP AND EXPLAINS HOW THE STATES WILL RATIFY THE CONSTITUTION.
THE AMENDMENTS THERE ARE 27 AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUION. LAST AMENDMENT ADDED IN 1992. THE FIRST TEN AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTUTUTION ARE CALLED THE : ????????????????????????????
THE BILL OF RIGHTS LIST OF RIGHTS FOR THE CITIZENS THAT MUST BE ENFORCED AND PROTECTED BY THE GOVERNMENT ACCORDING TO THE CONSTITUTION. RATIFIED IN 1791 AND ADDED TO THE CONSTITUTION.
1stAMENDMENT THERE ARE FIVE FREEDOMS IN THE 1ST AMENDMENT: FREEDOM OF RELIGION FREEDOM OF SPEECH FREEDOM OF PRESS FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY FREEDOM OF PETITION
FREEDOM OF RELIGION WHAT DOES FREEDOM OF RELIGION MEAN TO YOU?
FREEDOM OF SPEECH WHAT DOES FREEDOM OF SPEECH MEAN TO YOU? ARE THERE ANY LIMITS TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH?
FREEDOM OF PRESS WHAT DOES FREEDOM OF PRESS MEAN TO YOU? ARE THERE ANY LIMITS TO FREEDOM OF PRESS?
FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY WHAT DOES FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY MEAN TO YOU? ARE THERE ANY LIMITS TO FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY?
FREEDOM OF PETITION WHAT DOES FREEDOM OF PETITION MEAN TO YOU? ARE THERE ANY LIMITS TO FREEDOM OF PETITION?
4THAMENDMENT WHAT DO YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO. WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING YOU SEE AND EXPLAIN WHAT THE POLICE ARE DOING.
5THAMENDMENT THERE ARE FIVE (5) PARTS TO THE FIFTH AMENDMENT: 1. A PERSON MUST BE INDICTED (FORMALLY ACCUSED) OF A CRIME. 2. A PERSON CANNOT BE FORCED TO TESTIFY AGAINST THEMSELVES. (SELF-INCRIMINATION)
5THAMENDMENT 3. A PERSON CANNOT BE DENIED LIFE, LIBERTY OR PROPERTY WITHOUT DUE PROCESS OF LAW . 4. A PERSON IS PROTECTED FROM DOUBLE JEOPARDY . WHAT IS DOUBLE JEOPARDY ? 5. GOVERNMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO EMINENT DOMAIN
5THAMENDMENT EMINENT DOMAIN LOOK AT THE PICTURE. WHAT IS EMINENT DOMAIN ?
6THAMENDMENT THERE ARE 4 PARTS TO THE 6THAMENDMENT: 1. A PERSON ACCUSED OF A CRIME HAS THE RIGHT TO A PROMPT AND PUBLIC TRIAL BY JURY.
6THAMENDMENT 2. THE ACCUSED MUST BE INFORMED OF THE CHARGES AGAINST THEM. 3. THE RIGHT TO QUESTION ALL WITNESSES, BOTH FOR AND AGAINST.
6THAMENDMENT 4. THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER (ATTORNEY)
6THAMENDMENT ***U.S SUPREME COURT CASE: GIDEON v. WAINWRIGHT . (1963) ***U.S. SUPREME COURT CASE: MIRANDA v. ARIZONA . (1966) CASES DEALING WITH THE RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED.
7thAMENDMENT THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL IN LAWSUITS. WHAT IS A LAWSUIT. HOW MUCH?
8THAMENDMENT CANNOT SET EXCESSIVE BAIL. WHAT IS BAIL? FORBIDS EXCESSIVE FINES OR CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT.
9THAMENDMENT PEOPLE ENJOY MANY OTHER BASIC RIGHTS THAT ARE NOT LISTED IN THE CONSTITUTION. THE GOVERNMENT CANNOT SAY THE BILL OF RIGHTS ARE YOUR ONLY RIGHTS.
10THAMENDMENT KNOWN AS THE STATES RIGHTS AMENDMENT. POWERS NOT GIVEN TO THE NATIONAL(FEDERAL) GOVERNMENT OR FORBIDDEN TO THE STATES BY THE CONSTITUTION ARE RESERVED FOR THE STATES OR THE PEOPLE.
