Founding Fathers

Definition

The term "Founding Fathers" refers to the group of influential leaders who played a key role in establishing the United States as an independent nation. They were the framers of the Constitution and included individuals like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.

Related terms

Constitution: The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States that outlines how our government works and protects our rights.

Separation of Powers: This term refers to dividing governmental powers among different branches (legislative, executive, and judicial) to prevent any single branch from becoming too powerful.

Federalism: Federalism is a system where power is divided between a central government and individual state governments.