Declaration, Constitution and the Founding Fathers

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

Which document begins with "We the people..."

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

Which Founding Father is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• John Jay

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• James Madison

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect ​ (a)   , establish ​ (b)   , insure domestic ​ (c)   , provide for the common ​ (d)   , promote the general ​ (e)   , and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

• Union
• Justice
• Tranquility
• defense
• Welfare

Which rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence?

(Mark all that apply)

• Life

• Liberty

• Property

• Pursuit of Happiness

What does the term "consent of the governed" mean?

• Government gets all the power

• The power of the government comes from the people

• The people have no power

• The government has no power

When was the Constitution signed?

• July 4, 1776

• December 15, 1791

• September 17, 1787

• May 14, 1825

Which Founding Father conducted experiments with electricity?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamiltion

• John Adams

Which Founding Father is known as "The Father of his Country"?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Jay

Thomas Jefferson drafted which document?

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights