Founding Fathers
1st president of the United States
George Washington
This system is how we elect our President of the Untied States.
Electoral College
This was the first constitution to establish our government. Too bad it didn't work!!
Articles of Confederation
First
Veto a law
Executive checks legislative
A federalist who supported the ratification of the Constitution. I AM NOT THROWING AWAY MY SHOT
Alexander Hamilton
Court case established judicial review, meaning the Constitution is above all other laws.
Marbury v. Madison
This is the system in which one branch of government CHECKS the power over another; none are too powerful.
Checks and Balances
Right to Bear Arms
Second
Nominates Supreme Court justices
executive checks judicial
Although he is remembered as the "Father of the Constitution", he was not the only author; but he wrote most of it.
James Madison
Although Gore won the popular vote in 2000, THIS PERSON won the electoral vote, winning the presidency after a recount in Florida.
George Bush
This branch of government CREATES the laws
Legislative branch OR Congress
No unreasonable search and seizures
Fourth
Override a veto
Legislative checks Executive
The writer of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Court case that declared states cannot tax federal property, increasing the power of the federal government
McCulloch v. Maryland
This branch of government ENFORCES laws
Executive branch OR President
Right of due process
Fifth
Approve/dismiss a justice nomination
Legislative checks Executive
Although he was the 2nd President of the United States, this person competed in the Election of 1800 but came in third place for votes. Not so popular anymore!
John Adams
This amendment required separate electoral votes for both presidential and vice presidential candidates
12th Amendment
This branch of government INTERPETS laws
Judicial Branch OR Supreme Court
Soldiers not allowed to live in your homes
Third
Although he's known as a major author for the Federalist Papers, he also served as Secretary of Treasury for President George Washington
Alexander Hamilton