Founding Fathers & Philosophy
This Enlightenment thinker argued for separation of powers to prevent tyranny.
Who is Montesquieu?
This Article establishes the Legislative Branch.
What is Article I?
This amendment guarantees freedom of speech, press, and peaceful assembly.
What is the 1st Amendment?
This branch of government enforces the laws.
What is the Executive Branch?
This clause gives Congress implied powers to pass laws needed to carry out duties.
What is the Elastic Clause?
He is known as the “Father of the Constitution.”
Who is James Madison?
This Article establishes the Executive Branch.
What is Article II?
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the 4th Amendment?
This branch of government interprets the laws.
What is the Judicial Branch?
This clause prohibits government from endorsing religion.
What is the Establishment Clause?
He explained the importance of checks and balances in Federalist No. 51.
Who is James Madison?
This Article establishes the Judicial Branch.
What is Article III?
This amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
What is the 2nd Amendment?
This branch of government has the power to declare war.
What is Congress?
This clause protects individuals’ right to practice religion freely.
What is the Free Exercise Clause?
This 1787 compromise created a bicameral legislature.
What is the Great Compromise?
This Article established the Supreme Court.
What is Article III?
This amendment abolished slavery in America.
What is the 13th Amendment?
The President is this with respect to the U.S. armed forces.
What is the Commander-in-Chief?
This 1962 case held school prayer unconstitutional.
What is Engel v. Vitale?
This year the Constitution was signed.
What is 1787?
This Article created Congress’s power to declare war.
What is Article I?
This amendment requires that all accused have the assistance of counsel in their defense.
What is the 6th Amendment?
This system allows each branch of government to limit the others.
What are checks and balances?
This clause says no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without law.
What is Due Process Clause?