Key American Documents

What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• 1765

• 1791

• 1783

• 1776

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To outline the grievances against the French government.

• To declare independence from British rule and assert the right to self-governance.

• To establish a new monarchy in America.

• To promote British rule and maintain colonial loyalty.

How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?

• 30

• 25

• 20

• 27

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Bill of Rights

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

• Individual rights and liberties from government infringement.

• Government authority to impose restrictions on speech.

• Protection of economic interests over personal freedoms.

• Guarantee of equal outcomes for all citizens.

Which amendment gives freedom of speech?

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• First Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What is the first amendment about?

• The First Amendment is about the right to a fair trial.

• The First Amendment only protects the right to bear arms.

• The First Amendment guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.

• The First Amendment abolishes the right to free speech.

Who has the power to make federal laws?

• The President

• The United States Congress

• The Supreme Court

• State Legislatures

What is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To limit the power of the states.

• To create a national religion.

• To regulate international trade exclusively.

• To establish the framework of the government and protect individual rights.