American Gov Flashcards
What is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
What does the constitution does?
Sets up the government
Defines the government
Protect basic rights of Americans
The idea of self government is in the first 3 words of the constitution. What are these words?
We the people
What is an amendment?
A change to the constitution
An addition 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
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
What did the declaration of independence do?
Announced our independence from great Britain
Declared our independence from Great Britain
Said that the United States is free from Great Britain
What are two rights in the declaration of independence?
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist economy
Market economy
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law
Leaders must obey the law
Government must obey the law
No one is above the law
