The Final Plan of September 1787

Preamble: Written by G. Morris as an introduction. The Preamble as never been

given status as a form of law nor has it ever been used as guidelines for federal
courts to use as a goal of the government. There are 6 goals/duties listed.

Article 1: (As created by the Connecticut Compromise/Great Compromise)

The Duties of the Legislative Branch
Congress
Senate (Upper House or Chamber)
House of Representatives (Lower House or Chamber)

Article 2: (As created by over 60 different votes)

The Duties of the Executive Branch
President
Vice President
Officers in each Executive Department

Article 3:
One Federal Supreme Court with a number of justices established by Congress
Lower/Inferior Federal Courts as created by Congress

Article 4:
Relations and duties states have with other states

Article 5:
The process of potential amendments

Article 6:
Debt obligations, supremacy issues, oaths required of officials

Article 7:
Requirements needed for ratification (completed in the summer of 1788)
 The Constitution of the United States

The Preamble Six general goals

Article 1
Section 1 All legislative Powers herein granted
Section 2 The general organization of the House
Section 3 The general organization of the Senate
Section 4 Elections of Congress and annual sessions
Section 5 Organization of meetings of Congress
Section 6 Compensation, immunity, no other offices
Section 7 Creation of Bills and Laws
Section 8 Specific duties of Congress listed
Section 9 Limits of Congressional Powers (Mini Bill of Rights)
Section 10 Things states cant do
Article 2
Section 1 The creation of the Executive, workings of the Electoral College
Section 2 Executive duties and powers
Section 3 State of the Union message, other powers
Section 4 Impeachment and removal rules
Article 3
Section 1 Creation of the Federal Courts
Section 2 Judicial powers of the Federal Courts
Section 3 Treason
Article 4
Section 1 Full Faith and Credit by states
Section 2 Privileges, Immunities, Extradition
Section 3 New states, Congress powers over territories
Section 4 Guarantees of safety for states by Congress and the Executive
Article 5 How to amend the Constitution
Article 6 Debts, Supreme Law of the Land, no religious tests
Article 7 Ratification by 9 of the 13 original states