American Key Documents Quiz

What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• 1492

• 1800

• 1776

• 1620

Who is considered the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What is the main purpose of the Constitution of the United States?

• To establish a monarchy in the United States

• To limit the rights of the citizens and expand government power

• To promote inequality and discrimination among the citizens

• To establish the framework for the government and protect the rights of the citizens

How many amendments are there in the Bill of Rights?

• 5

• 12

• 10

• 3

What were the Articles of Confederation?

• A treaty with France

• The first constitution of the United States

• A series of historical novels

• A collection of famous speeches

Which document served as the first constitution of the United States?

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution known as?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitutional Amendments

What is the significance of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• It outlines the purpose and goals of the Constitution.

• It has no significance

• It is just a formality

• It is not legally binding

What is the main difference between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?

• The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, while the Constitution was signed in 1787.

• The Declaration of Independence declared independence from Britain, while the Constitution established the framework for the federal government.

• The Declaration of Independence focused on individual rights, while the Constitution focused on the structure of the government.

• The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson, while the Constitution was written by George Washington.

What role did the Bill of Rights play in the ratification of the Constitution?

• It addressed concerns about individual rights and freedoms.

• It had no impact on the ratification of the Constitution

• It increased the power of the federal government

• It limited the rights and freedoms of individuals