Founding Documents and Key Figures Quiz

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many states had to agree to pass a law?

• 7 out of 13

• 9 out of 13

• 11 out of 13

• All 13

Who was elected as the president of the Constitutional Convention?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects the freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

Which of the following is a key significance of the Bill of Rights?

• It established the three branches of government

• It outlined the process for amending the Constitution

• It guaranteed individual freedoms and rights

• It set the terms for statehood

What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

• To draft the Bill of Rights

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To declare independence from Britain

• To elect the first President of the United States

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

Under the Articles of Confederation, who held the most power?

• The federal government

• The President

• The individual states

• The Supreme Court

What was a significant limitation of the Articles of Confederation regarding taxation?

• The federal government could impose taxes on states

• Only the President could levy taxes

• The federal government could not impose taxes

• States were prohibited from taxing their citizens

Which right is protected by the Second Amendment in the Bill of Rights?

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to bear arms

• Right to free speech

• Right to privacy

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

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment