Founding Principles Quiz

Who is known as the "Father of His Country" for his role in the founding of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

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Which document begins with the words "We the People"?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• U.S. Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

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What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To outline the powers of the government

• To protect the rights of citizens

• To establish the first U.S. government

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Which Founding Father is credited with drafting the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

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What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1781

• 1787

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Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

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What is one key principle of democracy?

• Rule by a king

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a dictator

• Rule by a single party

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Which Founding Father is known for his experiments with electricity?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

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What does the Declaration of Independence declare?

• The end of the Civil War

• Independence from Britain

• The start of the American Revolution

• The formation of the United Nations

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Which right is protected by the Second Amendment?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a fair trial

• Freedom of religion

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