American Government Flashcards

1
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What is the supreme law of the land?

A

The Constitution

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What does the Constitution do?

A

1.) Sets up the government
2.) Defines the government
3.) Protects basic rights of Americans

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3
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The idea of self-government is in the first 3 words of the Constitution. What are these three words?

A

“We the People…”

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4
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What is an amendment

A

1.) Change to the Constitution
2.) Addition to the Constitution

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5
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What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?

A

The Bill of Rights

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6
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What is ONE right or freedom from the First Amendment?

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1.) Speech
2.) Religion
3.) Assembly
4.) Press
5.) Petition the government

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7
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

A

Twenty-seven (27)

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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

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1.) Announced our independence from Great Britain
2.) Declared our independence from Great Britain
3.) Said that the United States is free from Great Britain

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9
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What are 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence?

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1.) Life
2.) Liberty
3.) Pursuit of happiness

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10
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What is freedom of religion?

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You can practice any religion, or choose not to practice any

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What is the economic system in the United States?

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1.) Capitalist economy
2.) Market economy

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What is the “rule of law”?

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1.) Everyone must follow the law
2.) Leaders must obey the law
3.) Government must obey the law
4.) No one is above the law

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