American Revolution
What year did the American Revolution begin?
1775
Which Enlightenment thinker proposed natural rights: life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and press?
1st Amendment
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
To state the goals and purposes of the Constitution.
What document officially declared American independence?
Declaration of independence
Who wrote The Spirit of the Laws, promoting separation of powers?
Montesquieu
Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
How many branches of government does the Constitution create?
Three — legislative, executive, judicial.
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What was the Enlightenment's nickname referring to increased emphasis on reason?
The age of reason
The 4th Amendment protects citizens from what?
Unreasonable searches and seizures
What is the system called that prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances