The Constitution of the United States: A Framework for a New Nation

Article I of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the US government, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Article VI of the Constitution establishes the Constitution as the supreme law of the land, meaning that it takes precedence over all other laws.

The Bill of Rights, consisting of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, guarantees certain fundamental rights and freedoms to individuals.

The 13th Amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States.

The process of amending the Constitution is called ratification, which involves approval by a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states.

The judicial branch, particularly the Supreme Court, is responsible for interpreting the Constitution and ensuring its proper application.

The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution limits the President to two terms in office.

The 19th Amendment to the Constitution granted women the right to vote.

Article II of the Constitution sets the minimum age requirement for the President at 35 years.

The 17th Amendment to the Constitution established the direct election of Senators by popular vote.

Impeachment is the process by which the House of Representatives can bring charges against the President, and the Senate can try and remove the President from office.

The 18th Amendment to the Constitution prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages.

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are collectively known as the Bill of Rights.

The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms.

The Electoral College is the process by which the President and Vice President are selected.