The U.S. Constitution
This event, held in Philadelphia in 1787, resulted in the drafting of the United States Constitution.
The Constitutional Convention
He is known as the "Father of the Constitution."
James Madison
This branch of government is responsible for making laws.
Legislative
This event in 1773 was a protest against British taxes on tea.
The Boston Tea Party
This amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
Second Amendment
This series of essays, authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, advocated for the ratification of the United States Constitution.
The Federalist Papers
He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
This branch of government enforces the laws.
Executive
This landmark Supreme Court case in 1803 established the principle of judicial review.
Marbury v. Madison
This amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
Thirteenth Amendment
This is the number of amendments in the Bill of Rights.
10 Amendments
He was the first President of the United States.
George Washington
This branch of government interprets the laws.
Judicial
This landmark Supreme Court case in abolished racial segregation in schools.
Brown v. Board of Education
This amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Fourth Amendment
This amendment grants freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
The First Amendment
This Founding Father also founded the Federalist Party and was the first Secretary of the Treasury.
Alexander Hamilton
This is the body that has the power to declare war.
Congress
This movement in the 1950s and 1960s aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.
The Civil Rights Movement
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.
Sixth Amendment
The framework of government that preceded the Constitution.
The Articles of Confederation
This Founding Father famously declared, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
The President serves as this, the leader of the U.S. military.
The Commander in Chief
This 1966 Supreme Court case established the requirement for police to inform suspects of their rights before questioning.
Miranda V. Arizona
This amendment prohibits the use of cruel and unusual punishment.
Eighth Amendment