The Constitution is organized into seven
articles. Articles 1, 2, and 3 each establish a
different branch of our government.
Can you find the name of each branch and
what its main job is?
US Constitution
Article 1
Article one of the constitution establishes the ________________________ branch.
Preamble
Article 1 . . .
The main job of this branch is to _________________________________________.
Article 2
Article two of the constitution establishes the ________________________ branch.
Article 2 . . .
The main job of this branch is to _________________________________________.
Article 3
Article 3 . . .
Article three of the constitution establishes the _______________________ branch.
The main job of this branch is to _________________________________________.
Article 4 . . .
Article 5 . . .
- Critical Thinking The constitution establishes three branches of government. How does this
limit the power of government?
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Article 6 . . .
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Article 7 . . .
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There are seven articles in the
constitution. Each article is broken
down into sections.
Can you find how long the term is
for each elected official?
Article 1, Section 2
Article 1, Section 2 establishes the
House of Representatives. How long
is the term of a representative?
Article 1, Section 3
- Critical Thinking The constitution limits the terms of elected officials.
How does this limit the power of government?
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Article 1, Section 2 establishes the
Senate. How long is the term of a
senator?
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Article 2, Section 1
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Article 1, Section 2 establishes the
office of President. How long is the
term of the President?
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The Bill of Rights gives citizens
protection from the government.
Can you list at least three of the
first amendment rights?
- Critical Thinking Bill of Rights
Amendment 1
My Rights & Freedoms
1. _____________________
2. _____________________
Amendment 2
Amendment 3
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Amendment 4
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Amendment 5
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Amendment 6
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Amendment 7
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Amendment 8
3. _____________________
The constitution gives citizens
rights. How does this limit the
power of government?
Amendment 9
Amendment 10
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