Principles Of American Democracy Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
Q
- What is the supreme law of the land?
A
The Constitution
2
Q
- What does the Constitution do?
A
Defines the government
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
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
7
Q
- How many amendments does the Constitution have?
A
27
8
Q
- What did the Declaration of Independence do?
A
Declared our independence from Great Britain
9
Q
- What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
A
Life & liberty
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
12
Q
- What is the rule of law?
A
Everyone must follow the law
13
Q
- Name one branch or part of the government?
A
Congress
14
Q
- What stops one branch of government from becoming to powerful?
A
Checks and balances
15
Q
- Who is in charge of the executive branch?
A
The President
16
Q
- Who makes federal laws?
A
Congress
17
Q
- What are the two parts of the U.S congress?
A
The Senate and House of Representatives
18
Q
- How many U.S senators are there?
A
100
19
Q
- We select a U.S senator for how many years?
A
6
20
Q
- Who is one of your states U.S senators?
A
Chuck Schumer
