The Founding Fathers idea of government - ANSWER A Republic, rather than a democracy
The Articles of Confederation - ANSWER the original constitution of the US, ratified in
1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.
The Bill of Rights - ANSWER the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in
1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
The Federalist Papers - ANSWER a collection of 85 articles and essays written (under the
pseudonym Publius) by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the
ratification of the United States Constitution.
President Washington - ANSWER The first president of the United States, and the com-
manding general of the victorious American army in the Revolutionary War. The best known
of the Founding Fathers, Washington is called the father of his country. He was born in 1732
in Virginia and showed early talent as a surveyor and farmer
Marbury v. Madison - ANSWER was a landmark United States Supreme Court case in
which the Court formed the basis for the exercise of judicial review in the United States un-
der Article III of the Constitution.
President Jefferson - ANSWER was principal author of the Declaration of Independence
and served as president from 1801 to 1809, between John Adams and James Madison. He
arranged for the Louisiana Purchase, founded the University of Virginia, and built the man-
sion Monticello.
1
The Articles of Confederation - ANSWER the original constitution of the US, ratified in
1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.
The Bill of Rights - ANSWER the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in
1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
The Federalist Papers - ANSWER a collection of 85 articles and essays written (under the
pseudonym Publius) by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the
ratification of the United States Constitution.
President Washington - ANSWER The first president of the United States, and the com-
manding general of the victorious American army in the Revolutionary War. The best known
of the Founding Fathers, Washington is called the father of his country. He was born in 1732
in Virginia and showed early talent as a surveyor and farmer
Marbury v. Madison - ANSWER was a landmark United States Supreme Court case in
which the Court formed the basis for the exercise of judicial review in the United States un-
der Article III of the Constitution.
President Jefferson - ANSWER was principal author of the Declaration of Independence
and served as president from 1801 to 1809, between John Adams and James Madison. He
arranged for the Louisiana Purchase, founded the University of Virginia, and built the man-
sion Monticello.
1
