Important Documents of the United States Quiz

Which important document outlines the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens?

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Magna Carta

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Gettysburg Address

What is one of the documents created by the Founding Fathers?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Articles of Confederation

Who created the important documents that guide the United States?

• The Founding Fathers

• The British Parliament

• The United Nations

• The Roman Senate

What is one role of formal documents in government?

• To outline rights and responsibilities

• To create new languages

• To design clothing

• To build houses

Which document is known for declaring independence from Britain?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Which document is a part of the founding documents of the United States?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Rosetta Stone

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

What do the founding documents help protect?

• Our freedoms

• Our pets

• Our gardens

• Our toys

What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare war on other countries

• To explain the rights of people

• To create new laws

• To establish a new language

What does the U.S. Constitution define?

• The structure of the government

• The national anthem

• The state capitals

• The weather patterns

What rights are included in the Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of expression and religion

• The right to own a pet

• The right to travel abroad

• The right to free food