Principles of American Democracy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the supreme law of the land?
A
the Constitution
2
Q
What does the Constitution do?
A
- set up the government
- defines the government
- protects basic rights of Americans
3
Q
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
A
We the People
4
Q
What is an amendment?
A
- a change (to the Constitution)
- an addition (to the Consittution)
5
Q
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
A
the Bill of Rights
6
Q
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
A
- speech
- religion
- assembly
- press
- petition the government
7
Q
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
A
27
8
Q
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
A
- announced our independence (from Great Britain)
- declared our independence (from Great Britain)
- said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
9
Q
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
A
- life
- liberty
- pursuit of happiness
10
Q
What is freedom of religion?
A
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
11
Q
What is the economic system in the United States?
A
- capitalist economy
- market economy
12
Q
What is the “rule of law”?
A
- Everyone must follow the law
- Leaders must obey the law
- Government must obey the law
- No one is above the law
