Founding Fathers
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What does Article I of the Constitution establish?
The Legislative Branch
What does the First Amendment protect? ( I need all 5 things)
Freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? (Month Day and Year)
July 4, 1776
When were the Articles of Confederation ratified by all 13 states?
March 1, 1781
Who is often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution" for his role in drafting the document?
James Madison
What does Article II of the Constitution establish?
The Executive Branch
What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?
Unreasonable searches and seizures
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
A weak central government unable to levy taxes or regulate commerce
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What does Article III of the Constitution establish?
The Judicial Branch
What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?
Cruel and unusual punishment
What fundamental idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
The idea of natural rights
Under the Articles of Confederation, what powers were granted to the central government?
The power to declare war, conduct foreign affairs, and make treaties
Who was the principal author of the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
What does Article V of the Constitution outline?
The Amendment process
What does the Tenth Amendment affirm?
Powers reserved to the states
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To announce and justify the colonies' independence from Britain
What was the significance of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 under the Articles of Confederation?
The establishment of a process for admitting new states to the Union
Who was the chief author of the Federalist Papers, advocating for the ratification of the Constitution?
Alexander Hamilton
What does Article VII of the Constitution establish?
The method for ratification
What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?
Rights in criminal prosecutions, including the right to a speedy and public trial
What philosopher heavily influenced the ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
What was the purpose of the Annapolis Convention of 1786, which led to the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
To discuss problems with the Articles of Confederation and suggest reforms