Constitution Day

When is Constitution Day celebrated each year?

• July 4th

• September 17th

• December 25th

• January 1st

What is the main purpose of the United States Constitution?

• To list all the holidays in the year.

• To explain how the government works and the rights of citizens.

• To describe the history of the United States.

• To provide recipes for traditional American food.

What is the first part of the Constitution called, and what famous words does it begin with?

• The Articles, beginning with "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness"

• The Amendments, beginning with "All men are created equal"

• The Preamble, beginning with "We the People"

• The Bill of Rights, beginning with "In God We Trust"

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution known as?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

When was the Constitution finished and signed?

• September 17th, 1776

• July 4th, 1787

• September 17th, 1787

• December 15th, 1791

Who served as the president of the Constitutional Convention?

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Which historical figure is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

In what year did Constitution Day become a federal holiday?

• 1787

• 1939

• 1940

• 2004