1-12 A: Principles of American Democracy Flashcards

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  1. What is the supreme law of the land?
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▪ the Constitution

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  1. What does the Constitution do?
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▪ sets up the government
▪ defines the government
▪ protects basic rights of Americans

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  1. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
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▪ We the People

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  1. What is an amendment?
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▪ a change (to the Constitution)
▪ an addition (to the Constitution)

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  1. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
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▪ the Bill of Rights

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  1. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
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▪ speech
▪ religion
▪ assembly
▪ press
▪ petition the government

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  1. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
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▪ twenty-seven (27)

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  1. What did the Declaration of Independence do?
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▪ announced our independence (from Great Britain)
▪ declared our independence (from Great Britain)
▪ said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)

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  1. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
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▪ life
▪ liberty
▪ pursuit of happiness

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  1. What is freedom of religion?
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▪ You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

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  1. What is the economic system in the United States?*
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▪ capitalist economy
▪ market economy

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  1. What is the “rule of law”?
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▪ Everyone must follow the law.
▪ Leaders must obey the law.
▪ Government must obey the law.
▪ No one is above the law.

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