Q1. Which document laid the foundation for the American government?U.S. ConstitutionDeclaration of IndependenceBill of RightsArticles of Confederation
Q2. Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?Thomas JeffersonJames MadisonAlexander HamiltonGeorge Washington
Q3. What is the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution commonly known as?Right to Bear ArmsRight to a Fair TrialFreedom of ReligionAbolishment of Slavery
Q5. Who wrote the majority of the Federalist Papers?James MadisonGeorge WashingtonThomas JeffersonAlexander Hamilton
Q6. Which event led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?Declaration of IndependenceShays' RebellionBoston Tea PartyBattle of Lexington and Concord
Q7. What is the preamble of the U.S. Constitution?The introductionThe first ten amendmentsThe bill of rightsThe executive branch
Q8. Who was the first President of the United States under the U.S. Constitution?George WashingtonBenjamin FranklinJohn AdamsThomas Jefferson
Q9. Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?Military branchExecutive branchJudicial branchLegislative branch
Q10. What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?To protect individual rights and freedomsTo establish the federal court systemTo declare independence from BritainTo outline the powers of the president
Q11. Which event marked the official end of the American Revolution?Battle of YorktownTreaty of ParisSigning of the ConstitutionBoston Massacre
Q12. Who served as the first Secretary of the Treasury under President George Washington?James MadisonThomas JeffersonAlexander HamiltonJohn Adams
Q14. Who led the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?Thomas JeffersonBenjamin FranklinJohn AdamsGeorge Washington
Q16. Who can veto a bill passed by the U.S. Congress?The PresidentThe Speaker of the HouseThe Chief JusticeThe Vice President
Q18. Which event led to the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain?Panic of 1819Embargo Act of 1807Impressment of American sailorsBoston Tea Party
Q19. Which president is responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?Thomas JeffersonJohn AdamsJames MadisonAndrew Jackson
Q20. What was the main outcome of the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court case?Establishment of judicial reviewExpansion of presidential powersCreation of the National BankDeclaration of the Bill of Rights
Q21. Which political party did Thomas Jefferson belong to?FederalistDemocraticDemocratic-RepublicanWhig
Q22. Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?Thomas JeffersonAlexander HamiltonJames MadisonGeorge Washington
Q23. Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?Military branchJudicial branchExecutive branchLegislative branch
Q24. Which event led to the British surrender at Yorktown?French naval blockadeBattle of Lexington and ConcordBattle of Bunker HillBattle of Saratoga
Q25. Who was the second President of the United States?John AdamsBenjamin FranklinGeorge WashingtonThomas Jefferson