US US Constitution and Founding Documents

Question 1

In what year was the U.S. Constitution signed?

Accepted Answer

1787

Answer

The U.S. Constitution was signed by delegates at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.

Question 2

What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution collectively called?

Accepted Answer

The Bill of Rights

Answer

The first ten amendments, ratified in 1791, are collectively known as the Bill of Rights and protect individual liberties.

Question 3

Which founding document begins with the phrase 'We hold these truths to be self-evident'?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

Answer

The Declaration of Independence, written primarily by Thomas Jefferson and adopted July 4, 1776, contains that famous opening.

Question 4

How many senators does each U.S. state send to Congress?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

The Constitution established that each state, regardless of population, elects two senators to the U.S. Senate.

Question 5

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

Accepted Answer

13th Amendment

Answer

The 13th Amendment, ratified in December 1865, formally abolished slavery and involuntary servitude throughout the United States.

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