A: Principles Of American Democracy Flashcards
What does the constitution do ?
Sets up the government
The idea of self government is the first three words of the constitution . What are these?
We the people
What is an amendment?
A change to the constitution
What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution ?
The bill of rights
What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
Speech
Religion
Assembly
Press
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced our independence from Great Britain
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence ?
Life
Liberty and
Pursuit of Happiness
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice any religion
What is the economic system in United States ?
Capitalist economy
Market economy
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law
Name one branch or part of the government
President
What stops from one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Who’s in charge of executive branch?
President
What is the supreme law of the land
The constitution
