Pivotal Papers of the United States

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

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In what year was the Constitution of the United States written?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1791

• 1804

How many amendments does the Bill of Rights contain?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 27

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What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish laws for the new country

• To explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

• To set up the judicial system

• To declare war on Great Britain

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Which of the following rights is NOT included in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of the press

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What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

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Which branch of government is established by the first three articles of the Constitution?

• Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

• Legislative, Judicial, and Military

• Executive, Military, and Judicial

• Legislative, Executive, and Media

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• To write the Declaration of Independence

• To amend the Articles of Confederation

• To draft the Bill of Rights

• To elect the first President

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Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects the right to a speedy and public trial?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

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The Declaration of Independence states that people have unalienable rights. Which of the following is NOT one of those rights listed?

• Life

• Liberty

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Property

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