U.S. Founding Documents Test

What is the Declaration of Independence?

• a document declaring the United States freedom from Britain

• a document declaring Britain's freedom from the United States

• the first five amendments to the Constitution

• the first ten amendments to the Constution

Which Founding Father is given credit for writing the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• James Monroe

Which of the following is NOT a Right listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Pursuit of Unhappiness

• Liberty

• Life

• Pursuit of Happiness

What is another name for the Fourth of July?

• Labor Day

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day

• Founding Father's Day

On what date was the Declaration of Independence officially signed?

• December 15, 1791

• December 16, 1791

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1976

Which one of these is an important document that gives the laws of the United States?

• the Constitution

• the Declaration of Independence

• the citizens

• James Madison

What is the first part of the Constitution called?

• the government

• the Bill of Rights

• the Declaration of Independence

• the preamble

How many amendments are a part of the Bill of Rights?

• 27

• 15

• 4

• 10

Which amendment gives United States citizens the "right to bear arms (weapons)"?

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 2

• Amendment 5

• Amendment 6

Which amendment gives United States citizens "freedom of speech"?

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 2

• Amendment 5

• Amendment 6