1. U.S. Constitution and Its Parts
UNIT II – Constitution and Rights

2. What does our Constitution represent?
Our system of government
Basic beliefs and ideals

3. Breakdown of the Constitution
3 Main Components
Preamble – Why the Constitution was written
Articles (7) – Explain how the govt. is to work
Amendments (27) – changes made to the Constitution

4. Preamble – Purposes of Government
To form a more perfect union
Establish Justice
Ensure domestic tranquility
Provide for common defense
Promote the general welfare
Secure liberty

5. Articles Article I – Legislative Branch Makes the laws
Article II – Executive Branch
Enforces the laws
Article III – Judicial Branch
Interprets the Laws
Article IV – State Relations
Article V – Amendment Process
Article VI – National Supremacy
Article VII - Ratification

6. Amendments
Amendments are added to the Constitution any time a change is made
The first 10 amendments are known as the “Bill of Rights” and were added all at the same time in 1791