History of the Constitution
In this war, the 13 Colonies fought for their independence from England
What is the American Revolution
The branch of government that creates laws
What is the Legislative Branch
This branch of government is outlined in Article I of the Constitution
What is the Legislative Branch
These are the three branches of government
What is legislative, executive, and judicial branches
He was America's first President and led the 13 Colonies while the Constitution was being created
Who is George Washington
The Founding Fathers met at this Convention to unite the States
The Constitutional Convention
The branch of government that enforces laws
What is the Executive Branch
This branch of government is outlined in Article II of the Constitution
What is the Executive Branch
This ensures each branch of government can limit the powers of the others
What is checks and balances
He wrote the Bill of Rights
Who is James Madison
The 13 Colonies broke away from England because they believed this principle was not being done by England
What is Individual Rights
The branch of government that regulates laws
What is the Judicial Branch
This branch of government is outlined in Article III of the Constitution
What is the Judicial Branch
The role of government is separated into different branches to prevent any one from becoming too powerful
What is separation of powers
Who is Alexander Hamilton
The Founding Fathers only agreed to adopt the Constitution after adding this
What is the Bill of Rights
Thomas Jefferson wanted this part of government to have the most power
What are the states
The introduction to the U.S. Constitution that states its purpose and guiding principles
What is the Preamble
The freedoms and protections guaranteed to each person by the Constitution
What is individual rights
He was against adopting the constitution, and push for more rights for individual people.
Who is Thomas Jefferson
The Constitution has this nickname because it is above all other laws in America
The Supreme Law of the Land
This is the level of government above the states, that includes the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court
What is the federal government?
The part of the Constitution that outlines the individual rights of each person
The people choose their government
What is popular soverignity
He gained support for the Constitution from countries around the world
Who is John Adams