The first article talks about the legislative branch and how it operates. It talks about the different parts that consist of Congress including Senate and House of Representatives.
The second article speaks about the rules of the president and his cabinet. It defines responsibilities of the president as well.
Third article is about the judical branch and how that operates; this includes lower courts as well as the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court justices can hold offices for life unless impeached, removed, or convicted of a crime. Right to trial by jury is also mentioned.
Fourth Article gives an outline of how federal and state laws interact and how to bring more states to the union.
Fifth Article recognized the imperfect sight of the Founding Fathers for a perfect government so this article speaks about how to amend or change the Constitution in any way. Two thirds of Congress has to agree to propose an amendment and three fourths of states to make amendment.
Sixth Article says that the Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land and is the highest law. Federal and state judges must uphold this document in every way possible.
Seventh Article mentions the ratification and establishment of this document. In this section all the names of the men who signed it are in the Constitution.
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