The U.S. Constitution
In what year was the U.S. Constitution signed?
1787
Who was the first president to sign the Constitution?
George Washington
What subject in school usually teaches about the Constitution?
Civics or Social Studies
What is freedom of religion?
The right to practice any religion or none at all
Which month of 1787 did delegates finish writing the Constitution?
September
Where was the Constitution written?
Philadelphia
Who is called the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
Many U.S. students must take this test to show they understand the Constitution.
A civics test
What right do Americans use when they vote?
The right to participate in democracy
Which U.S. president signed the law creating Constitution Day?
George W. Bush
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7
Which Founding Father was also a famous inventor and diplomat?
Benjamin Franklin
What document do new U.S. citizens study before taking their citizenship test?
The U.S. Constitution
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
What nickname is sometimes used for the Constitution because it guides the country?
“The Supreme Law of the Land”
What document did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence before the Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson
What kind of class debate helps students learn about rights and laws?
A mock trial or debate
What is the right called that lets newspapers publish freely?
Freedom of the press
Which government building in Philadelphia is linked to Constitution Day celebrations?
Independence Hall
How many original amendments were included in the Bill of Rights, added to the Constitution in 1791?
10
Which African American leader fought for civil rights in the 1960s?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What activity do many schools organize on Constitution Day to make learning fun?
Quizzes, plays, or special assemblies about the Constitution
What right allows people to gather peacefully in groups?
The right to assembly
What was Constitution Day first called before 2004?
Citizenship Day