How Much Do You Know About The U.S. Constitution?

The first 10 amendments are called the Bill of Rights. They outline Americans’ rights in relation to their government.

https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights/what-does-it-say

The first three words of the Constitution are "We the people."

"[These words] affirm that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_the_United_States

The first amendment allows individuals to express themselves through speech and press and also protects their rights to assemble and protest. It also protects the rights of religious beliefs and practices.

https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights/what-does-it-say

James Madison is considered the "Father of the Constitution."

All individuals are considered Founding Fathers. Although Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin, played key roles in U.S. history, it was Madison that developed the idea to divide the government into three branches.

https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/founding-fathers-united-states

1776 was the year that the Declaration of Independence was signed. 1861 was the beginning of the American Civil War 1492 was when Columbus discovered America.



The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787. However, "Confederation Congress established March 4, 1789, as the date to begin operating a new government under the Constitution." The ratification process required that 9 out of 13 states sign, with the ninth state ratifying in 1788 https://constitutioncenter.org/learn/educational-resources/constitution-faqs

Amendments can be repealed but only with the ratification of a new amendment.

https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-amend-the-constitution-3368310

There are seven articles in the Constitution

The Articles explain how the government works. They also carefully describe the rules for electing government officials, like Senators and the President.
Here's a quick summary:
Article I - Legislative Branch
Article II - Executive Branch
Article III: Judicial Branch
Article IV: The States
Article V: Amendment
Article VI: Debts, Supremacy, Oaths
Article VII: Ratification

https://www.usconstitution.net/const.html

No. The Declaration of Independence is the document that mentions ..."Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" as being unalienable rights.

http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/

The amendment that protects and individual and their private property from unreasonable search and seizure is the 4th amendment.

https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights/what-does-it-say

The 6th amendment provides additional protections to those that are charged with crimes.

https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights/what-does-it-say