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Founding Principles and Documents Quiz

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Which document begins with the phrase 'We the People'?

The Constitution of the United States

Explanation

Founding legal document of the US.

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

Explanation

Third President of the United States.

Which document outlines the fundamental rights and liberties of American citizens?

The Bill of Rights

Explanation

First ten amendments to the US Constitution.

Who coined the term 'unalienable rights' in the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

Explanation

Author of the Declaration of Independence.

Which document served as the first constitution of the United States?

The Articles of Confederation

Explanation

Predecessor to the US Constitution.

Who wrote the Federalist Papers?

Alexander Hamilton

Explanation

One of the Founding Fathers of the US.

Which principle emphasizes the division of governmental powers between national and state levels?

Federalism

Explanation

System of government with shared and divided powers.

Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States?

John Jay

Explanation

Founding Father and diplomat.

Which principle ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful?

Checks and Balances

Explanation

System to prevent tyranny in government.

#10

Who is often called the 'Father of the Constitution'?

James Madison

Explanation

Fourth President of the United States.

#11

Which principle advocates for the idea that all citizens have the right to participate in government through voting?

Popular Sovereignty

Explanation

People's authority in government.

#12

Which document established the framework for the federal government after the American Revolution?

The Articles of Confederation

Explanation

First constitution of the United States.

#13

Which document explicitly protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

The Bill of Rights

Explanation

Guarantees individual liberties.

#14

Who served as the president of the Constitutional Convention?

George Washington

Explanation

First President of the United States.

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Which document outlined the grievances of the American colonies against British rule?

The Declaration of Independence

Explanation

List of complaints against King George III.

Founding Principles and Documents Quiz

Which document begins with the phrase 'We the People'?

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

Which document outlines the fundamental rights and liberties of American citizens?

Who coined the term 'unalienable rights' in the Declaration of Independence?

Which document served as the first constitution of the United States?

Who wrote the Federalist Papers?

Which principle emphasizes the division of governmental powers between national and state levels?

Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States?

Which principle ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful?

Who is often called the 'Father of the Constitution'?

Which principle advocates for the idea that all citizens have the right to participate in government through voting?

Which document established the framework for the federal government after the American Revolution?

Which document explicitly protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

Who served as the president of the Constitutional Convention?

Which document outlined the grievances of the American colonies against British rule?

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