Founding Fathers
How old was Thomas Jefferson when he wrote the Declaration of Independence?
33 years old
Out of thousands of proposed amendments in U.S. history, only this total number have actually been ratified into law.
27
The Right to Bear Arms
2nd Amendment
When is Constitution Day?
(Day, Month and Year!)
September 17, 1787
What are the names of the three primary colors?
Red, blue, and yellow
Known as the "Father of the Constitution," he took meticulous notes during the 1787 Convention and later became the 4th U.S. President.
James Madison
Added in 1920, the 19th Amendment granted this major right to American women nationwide.
Right to Vote
Restricts against quartering troops
3rd Amendment
Article I is which branch?
Legislative Branch
What is the closest planet to the Sun?
Mercury
Of all the Founding Fathers who would eventually become president, this one did not go to college!
The first 3 words of the US Constitution
"We the People"
Right to a fair and speedy trial
6th Amendment
How many articles in the US Constitution?
7
Who is known as the inventor of the light bulb?
Thomas Edison
He was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention (age 81) and famously signed both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Ben Franklin
To officially change or add to the Constitution, an amendment must be ratified by this fraction of the states (38 out of 50).
3/4
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
4th Amendment
Name one of the two US Senators.
Alex Padilla or Adam Schiff
What is the name of the organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
Heart
These 2 Founding Fathers died the same day: July 4, 1826. It was also the 50th anniversary of American independence.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
The first 10 amendments added to the Constitution are collectively known by this iconic name.
Bill of Rights
No cruel or unusual punishment
8th Amendment
What is the name of a "change" to the Constitution?
Amendment
What is the term used in soccer when a player scores three goals in a single game?
Hat-trick