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initially were elected by state legislatures and later changed to being elected by popular vote; same number of representatives from each state

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directly elected by popular vote (voice of the people); based on the population of each state

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The judicial branch is the federal court system. The Supreme Court's judges hold their office for life unless they commit some crime. Congress has the ability to establish "inferior" courts. The Supreme Court hears cases about the U.S. Constitution and federal matters.

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The president is the head of the executive branch and has executive departments under him/her that report directly to him/her. A president can fire officials in the executive branch, can make agreements with foreign nations and take emergency action in the case of saving the nation.

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writes, debates and passes laws

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addresses ratification (giving formal consent)

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establishes the Constitution as being the law of America

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explains how the Constitution can be amended

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defines the states' relationship to one another and their relation to the national government

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changes made to the original document; there have been 27 amendments made to the Constitution

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collection of seven sections-each covering a topic of how the government is structured

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explains why the Constitution was written

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a document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles of the United States