history discussion

TL; DR - Read Course Reader 20-40A

Please answer the following questions, submitting them 

In 1-2 sentences, please provide an overview of each of the Articles of the Constitution.  Who are they referring to, how clearly do they define their duties, what limitations apply?

In a solid paragraph (4-5 sentences), what are your thoughts on factions, both historically and present day?  Make sure to ground your opinion in facts, you can use any of the above documents to support your opinion.