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The American Revolution: Preamble (0:46)

The Preamble appears at the beginning of the Constitution and outlines the document's vision and purpose.

The American Revolution: Article One (0:27)

Article One states that the legislative power belongs to Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

The American Revolution: Article Two (0:12)

Article Two states that the executive power, the power to make decisions, belongs to the President.

The American Revolution: Article Three (0:14)

Article Three states that the nation's legal powers, the judicial system, belongs to the Supreme Court.

The American Revolution: Article Four (0:17)

According to Article Four, states must respect each other's laws.

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