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This remarkable document originally consisted of seven articles, collectively outlining the structure and powers of the government while ensuring the protection of individual liberties. The Constitution’s first three articles delineate the doctrine of separation of powers, whereby the federal government is divided into three distinct branches:
Subsequent articles (Article IV through Article VI) discuss federalism, clarifying the roles and responsibilities of state governments, their relationship with the federal authority, and the process for amending the Constitution. Article VII outlines the ratification procedure used by the 13 original states.
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