consittiuional framework

• Article I: Legislative powers

  • Grants legislative power to Congress (Senate and House of Representatives).
  • House of Representatives: Elected every 2 years, based on state population.
  • Senate: 2 senators per state, 6-year terms, 1/3 elected every 2 years
• Article II: Executive Branch

  • Grants executive power to the President and Vice-President.
  • Term: 4 years, elected through the Electoral College.
• Article III: Judicial Branch

  • Grants judicial power to the Supreme Court and other courts.
  • Supreme Court justices serve for life, appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate.
• Article IV: States’ Powers and Relationships

  • States must respect each other's laws and treat citizens equally.
  • Outlines rules for admitting new states and guarantees republican governments in all states.
• Article V: Amendments

  • Amendments require 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of states for approval.
  • Alternatively, amendments can be proposed by a Constitutional Convention and ratified by 3/4 of state legislatures.
• Article VI: Supremacy Clause

  • Establishes the Constitution as the highest law in the U.S.
  • No religious test required for public office.
• Article VII: Ratification

  • Details the process for ratifying the Constitution.