The Structure and Principles of the Constitution

The introduction that states the purpose of the Constitution.

1. Legislative Branch 2. Executive Branch 3. Judicial Branch 4. States' Powers 5. Amendment Process 6. Federal Powers 7. Ratification.

By establishing a stronger federal government with specific powers.

1. Two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress 2. Constitutional convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures.

1. Approval by three-fourths of state legislatures 2. Approval by conventions in three-fourths of the states.

It establishes the Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

The principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people.

The government is restricted in what it may do, and each individual has rights that the government cannot take away.

Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.

Powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government and are reserved for the states.