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U.S. Constitution

U.S. Constitution. The Basics. Fun Facts. The U.S. Constitution has 4,400 words. It is the oldest and shortest written Constitution of any major government in the world." The Constitution was “penned” by Jacob Shallus , A Pennsylvania General Assembly clerk, for $30 ($726 today).

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U.S. Constitution

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  1. U.S. Constitution The Basics

  2. Fun Facts • The U.S. Constitution has 4,400 words. It is the oldest and shortest written Constitution of any major government in the world." • The Constitution was “penned” by Jacob Shallus, A Pennsylvania General Assembly clerk, for $30 ($726 today). • Because of his poor health, Benjamin Franklin needed help to sign the Constitution. As he did so, tears streamed down his face.

  3. I. Basics • Official in June 1788. • Bill of Rights was added in 1791 (1st Ten Amendments) • Basic rule book for setting up and running US government. • 3 Sections: • Preamble (intro) • Consists of 7 Articles or chapters. • Amendments (27 total)

  4. II. Articles • Article 1 details the Legislative branch which includes Congress. • Article 2 outlines the Executive Branch-President. • Article 3 describes the functions of the judicial branch. • Article 4 deals with relations between the states.

  5. e) Article 5 discusses the amendment process. f) Article 6 states that the Federal Government is in charge. g)Article 7 set up how the Constitution needed to be approved.

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