Founding Fathers
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?
"We the People"
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
Ten
Which U.S. President issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?
Thurgood Marshall
What statue was a gift from France to the U.S. in 1886?
The Statue of Liberty
Which Founding Father also invented bifocal glasses?
Benjamin Franklin
Which branch of government is established in Article I?
The Legislative Branch
Which President resigned due to the Watergate scandal?
Richard Nixon
What 1803 case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Which U.S. landmark located in North Dakota features the faces of four U.S. presidents?
Mount Rushmore
Which Founding Father was the first Secretary of the Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
What year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?
1788
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Who is the current Chief Justice?
John Roberts
What memorial in Washington, D.C., honors the 16th President?
The Lincoln Memorial
Who famously said, "Give me liberty, or give me death"?
Patrick Henry
What amendment abolished slavery?
The 13th Amendment
Who was the only President elected to four terms?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What 1954 case ended racial segregation in public schools?
Brown v. Board of Education
What fort is famous for an 1814 battle and inspired the national anthem?
Fort McHenry