#1
Which document begins with the phrase 'We the People'?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution of the United States
The Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
#2
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
#3
Which document outlines the fundamental rights and liberties of American citizens?
The Bill of Rights
The Magna Carta
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Monroe Doctrine
#4
Who coined the term 'unalienable rights' in the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Mason
#5
Which document served as the first constitution of the United States?
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
The Constitution of the United States
#6
Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
#7
Which principle emphasizes the division of governmental powers between national and state levels?
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Republicanism
#8
Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States?
John Jay
John Marshall
Roger Taney
William Rehnquist
#9
Which principle ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful?
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
#10
Who is often called the 'Father of the Constitution'?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
James Madison
#11
Which principle advocates for the idea that all citizens have the right to participate in government through voting?
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Individual Rights
Rule of Law
#12
Which document established the framework for the federal government after the American Revolution?
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution of the United States
The Mayflower Compact
#13
Which document explicitly protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
The Bill of Rights
The Magna Carta
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Mayflower Compact
#14
Who served as the president of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
#15
Which document outlined the grievances of the American colonies against British rule?
The Constitution of the United States
The Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
The Declaration of Independence