Articles of the Constitution

Article I
The role of the legislative branch is discussed in Article I. The legislative branch includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. They are called Congress. Members of the House of Representatives are often referred to as members of Congress. Senators are always called Senators.

Article II
Rules for how the President and the Vice President are elected are defined. Defines the responsibilities and powers of the President and executive branch.

Article III
The judicial branch includes the Supreme Court and lower courts. States that Supreme Court Judges can hold office for life, unless they are removed, impeached, or convicted of a crime. It also says that anyone accused of committing a federal crime has the right to a trial by jury.

Article IV
Relationship between states and the federal government. Outlines the rules for admitting new states to the Union.

Article V
 Right to make amendments to the Constitution. Two thirds of both houses must agree to propose an amendment. It takes a positive vote by three fourths of the states to make an amendment law.

Article VI
The Constitution is the highest law of the land. Federal and state officers and judges must uphold the Constitution.

Article VII
The names of the men who signed and ratified the Constitution, are in Article VII. It confirms the establishment of the Constitution.