Test Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
It sets up the government.
. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of
the Constitution. What are these words?
We the people
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the
Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
It announced our independence.
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life and liberty
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion
What is the economic system in the United States?
Market economy
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law.
