American Government - Principals 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
- Sets 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 Consitution. What are these words?
A
We the People
4
Q
What is an amendement?
A
- a change to the Constitution
- an addition to the Constitution
5
Q
Whats do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
A
the Bill of Rights
6
Q
*What is one rights or freedom from the First Amendement?
A
- speech
- religion
- assembly
- press
- petition the government
7
Q
How many amendements does the constitution have?
A
27
8
Q
What did the declaration of Independence do?
A
- announced our indepenence from GB
- declared our independence from GB
- said the US is free from GB
9
Q
What are the 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
