US Constitution and Founding Documents Flashcards
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In what year was the U.S. Constitution signed?
Answer: 1787
The U.S. Constitution was signed by delegates at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.
What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution collectively called?
Answer: The Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments, ratified in 1791, are collectively known as the Bill of Rights and protect individual liberties.
Which founding document begins with the phrase 'We hold these truths to be self-evident'?
Answer: The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence, written primarily by Thomas Jefferson and adopted July 4, 1776, contains that famous opening.
How many senators does each U.S. state send to Congress?
Answer: 2
The Constitution established that each state, regardless of population, elects two senators to the U.S. Senate.
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
Answer: 13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment, ratified in December 1865, formally abolished slavery and involuntary servitude throughout the United States.
What system established by the Constitution divides power between the national and state governments?
Answer: Federalism
Federalism is the constitutional system that divides governmental powers between the federal government and the individual states.