Declaration of Independence
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the first constitution of the United States called?
The Articles of Confederation
At what age can U.S. citizens vote in federal elections?
18 year old
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual rights and limit government power
What year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?
1788
What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
Under the Articles, how many votes did each state have in Congress?
One vote per state
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
The First Amendment
What is the opening phrase of the Constitution?
"We the People..."
Which Enlightenment thinker influenced the ideas of natural rights in the Declaration?
John Locke
What major rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Shays' Rebellion
What is the term for redrawing voting districts to favor one political party?
Gerrymandering
What amendment protects against unlawful searches and seizures?
The Fourth Amendment
How many branches of government does the Constitution establish?
Three branches
What grievance in the Declaration specifically targeted King George |||'s taxation policies?
Imposing taxes on the colonies without their consent
Name one power the federal government lacked under the Articles of Confederation.
The federal government couldn't levy taxes or regulate trade
What legislation outlawed discriminatory practices like literacy tests in voting?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?
The Sixth Amendment
Which clause gives Congress the power to make laws deemed "necessary and proper"?
The Necessary and Proper Clause
What is the purpose of the preamble in the Declaration of Independence?
To state the colonies' reasons for separating from Britain and to justify independence
What agreement replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The U.S. Constitution
What Supreme Court case upheld the use of voter ID laws?
Crawford v. Marion County Election Board
What amendment addresses powers not delegated to the federal government?
The Tenth Amendment
What process allows the Constitution to be amended?
Through the amendment process outlined in Article V