6. Which of the following is not a function of the articles of the Constitution?
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They explain the three main branches of government. They enforce the separation of powers between the branches of government.
They explain how to amend the Constitution. They summarize the overall goals of the Constitution.
To determine which of the options is not a function of the articles of the Constitution, we need to identify the functions of the articles and compare them to the options given.
Let's break down the functions of the articles of the Constitution:
1. They explain the three main branches of government: The articles of the Constitution do outline and establish the three main branches of government: the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. This function is indeed performed by the articles of the Constitution.
2. They enforce the separation of powers between the branches of government: The articles of the Constitution establish the separation of powers by delineating the powers and responsibilities of each branch of government. This function is also performed by the articles of the Constitution.
3. They explain how to amend the Constitution: The process for amending the Constitution is outlined in Article V of the Constitution. This function is indeed performed by the articles of the Constitution.
4. They summarize the overall goals of the Constitution: While the Preamble of the Constitution does provide a brief statement of the goals and principles of the Constitution, it is not a comprehensive summary of all the goals. The primary function of the Preamble is to introduce the document and provide a general outline of its purpose. It does not serve as a comprehensive summary of the goals of the Constitution.
Therefore, the option that is not a function of the articles of the Constitution is:
- They summarize the overall goals of the Constitution