Bill of Rights
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who’s credited with sewing the first American flag?
Betsy Ross
What is the national bird of the U.S.?
The bald eagle
What does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
When was the constitution written and signed?
1787
What year was the Declaration adopted?
1776
Who was the oldest founding father?
How many original Colonies were there?
13
What is the right to bear arms?
The Second Amendment protects the right to own weapons.
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
To establish the framework of the government and protect the rights of the people.
What is the main purpose of the Declaration?
To declare the colonies' independence from Britain
Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
George III
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia
What amendment abolished slavery?
The Thirteenth Amendment
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27 amendments
What does it mean to have unalienable rights?
Rights that cannot be taken away or denied
Who was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court?
Sandra Day O’Connor
Who was the first American astronaut in space?
Alan Shepard
What is the significance of the Ninth Amendment?
It states that the rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitution are still protected.
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
Which Civil Rights figure led the famous Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955?
Martin Luther King Jr
What was the only state to ever have been ruled by a queen?
Hawaii