01-10 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
3
Q
The idea of self-government is in the three first 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
Announced 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
