Stars, Stripes, and Brainpower
What collection of essays supported the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
The Federalist Papers
What is a formal change to the Constitution called?
Amendment
What principle ensures that everyone must obey the law, including leaders?
Rule of Law
What is the purpose of judicial review?
To ensure laws are constitutional
What was the first governing document of the United States?
The Articles of Confederation
Which intellectual movement emphasized reason and individual rights in government?
The Enlightenment
Which document first limited the power of a king and influenced American government?
Which civilization is credited with the origin of democracy?
Ancient Greece
What legal principle protects people from being imprisoned without a trial?
Habeas Corpus
Which two groups debated the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
What is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution called?
The Preamble
Which Enlightenment thinker believed in natural rights like life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
Which Enlightenment thinker is associated with the idea of checks and balances?
Montesquieu
What issue was a primary cause of the American Revolution?
Taxation without representation
What system prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
What is the system where power is shared between national and state governments?
What system keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
What guarantees freedoms like speech, religion, and the press?
Bill of Rights
Which branch of government has the power to interpret laws?
Judicial Branch
What type of government allows citizens to elect representatives?
Republic
Which philosopher is known for the idea of separation of powers?
Montesquieu
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What collection of essays supported the ratification of the Constitution?
The Federalist Papers
What Enlightenment idea suggests people agree to form a government for protection?
Social Contract
Who wrote 'Common Sense,' encouraging independence from Britain?
Thomas Paine