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1
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  1. What is the supreme law of the land?
A

the Constitution

2
Q
  1. What does the Constitution do?
A

sets up the government
defines the government
protects basic rights of Americans

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

We the People

4
Q
  1. What is an amendment?
A
a change (to the Constitution)
an addition (to the Constitution)
5
Q
  1. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
A

the Bill of Rights

6
Q
  1. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*
A
speech
religion
assembly
press
petition the government
7
Q
  1. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
A

twenty-seven (27)

8
Q
  1. 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
  1. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
A

life
liberty
pursuit of happiness

10
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  1. What is freedom of religion?
A

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

11
Q
  1. What is the economic system in the United States?*
A

capitalist economy

market economy

12
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  1. 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.