Founding Fathers
Who is considered the “Father of the Constitution”?
Who is James Madison?
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?
27
Who was the first president to live in the White House?
Who is John Adams?
How many U.S. Senators does each state have?
2
The Liberty Bell is located in what U.S. city?
Where is Philadelphia?
Which Federalist authored the majority of the Federalist Papers?
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
Which amendment changed the way U.S. Senators are elected, shifting from state legislatures to popular vote?
What year did the U.S. enter World War II?
1941
Who is the current President Pro Tempore of the North Carolina Senate?
Who is Phil Berger?
The phrase “In God We Trust” first appeared on U.S. coins during which war?
What is the Civil War?
What was George Washington’s political party affiliation during his presidency?
Which article of the Constitution establishes the Supreme Court?
What is Article III?
Which scandal forced President Richard Nixon to resign?
What is Watergate?
North Carolina has how many U.S. House districts as of 2025?
14
What year was the Star-Spangled Banner officially adopted as the U.S. national anthem?
1931
Thomas Jefferson purchased this territory in 1803, doubling the size of the U.S.
What is the Louisiana Territory?
What was the name of the compromise that created a two-house Congress?
What is the Great Compromise (or Connecticut Compromise)?
Who was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
In 1984, Jim Hunt ran for U.S. Senate but lost to which Republican, a conservative icon from North Carolina?
Who is Jesse Helms?
The defense of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812 inspired which famous song that became our national anthem?
What is the Star Spangled Banner?
Who was the only Founding Father to sign all four major founding documents (Declaration of Independence, Treaty of Alliance with France, Treaty of Paris, U.S. Constitution)?
Who is Ben Franklin?
What amendment was repealed by the 21st Amendment?
What is the 18th Amendment (Prohibition)?
What year did the United States land the first man on the moon?
1969
In what year did North Carolina ratify the U.S. Constitution?
1789
Which U.S. President added “under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance?
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?