Exploring Uncommon Facts About the US Constitution

The video provides ten intriguing facts about the U.S. Constitution, including the absence of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams during its signing, spelling errors, and its brevity compared to other constitutions. It highlights the small U.S. population at the time, debates over the presidential title, and James Madison's presence on rare currency. The video also discusses demographic changes, the scribe's payment, ethnic references, and the Irish origins of some signers.

Which two founding fathers did not sign the US Constitution?

• George Washington and John Adams

• James Madison and Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

What is one of the spelling errors found in the US Constitution?

• Pennsylvania

• Virginia

• New York

• Massachusetts

How many words are in the US Constitution?

• 117,000

• 50,000

• 10,000

• 4,400

What was one of the debated titles for the President of the United States?

• His Highness the President of the United States of America and Protector of their Liberties

• His Majesty the President

• Supreme Leader of the United States

• Commander in Chief of the United States

Who is regarded as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

On which rare bill can James Madison be found?

• Five thousand-dollar bill

• Two-dollar bill

• One hundred-dollar bill

• Ten thousand-dollar bill

What was the median age in the US when the Constitution was written?

• 30

• 25

• 16

• 35

How much was the scribe who inked the Constitution paid?

• 10 dollars

• 50 dollars

• 30 dollars

• 20 dollars

What does the term 'others' in the Constitution refer to?

• Foreigners

• Children

• Women

• Ethnic minorities

How many of the signers of the Constitution were born in Ireland?

• Three

• Two

• Five

• Four