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Outline of constitution
is made of the preamble and the seven articles.
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8th Grade
11/23/2008

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Preamble

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Makes a promise to the people of united states;The people can expect the government to protect them from other countries and to provide peace, justice, and safety at home
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Article 1:
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outlines the legislative branch;It gives all lawmaking powers to the U.S. Congress.
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Article 2:

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outlines the executive branch, or the U.S. presidency
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Article 3:

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describes the judicial branch, or U.S. Supreme court.
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Article 4:

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says that the rights a citizen has in one state will be respected in all states
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Article 5:
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Allows congress to amend, or change, the constitution
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Article 6:
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Declares that the constitution is the supreme, or highest, law of the land
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Article 7:
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tells how the constitution would be ratified, or approved, which it was in 1788
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