The American Constitution
What is the Bill of Rights ?
The first 10 amendments
What is Separation of Powers ?
Power is divided between three branches
When was the Republican Party founded ?
In 1854
What are the three branches of power ?
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
Who mainly wrote the Declaration of Independence ?
Thomas Jefferson
What is federalism ?
Power is shared between the federal government and the states
What is the traditional color of the Republicans ?
Red
What are the two chambers of Congress ?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
What happened on July 4th, 1776 ?
The Declaration of Independence was adopted
What is popular representation ?
Citizens elect representatives
Who founded the Democratic Party ?
Thomas Jefferson
What happened in May 1787 ?
The Founding Fathers met to write the Constitution
What are individual rights ?
Rights protected by the Constitution
What is the traditional color of the Democrats ?
Blue
When was the Constitution adopted ?
September 1787