American Government Flashcards

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What is the supreme law of the land?

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the Constitution

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What does the Constitution do?

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▪ sets up the government
▪ defines the government
▪ protects basic rights of American

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

A

We the People

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What is an amendment?

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▪ a change (to the Constitution)
▪ an addition (to the Constitution)

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What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?

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the Bill of Rights

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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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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

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27

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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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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

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▪ life
▪ liberty
▪ pursuit of happiness

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What is freedom of religion?

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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

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What is the economic system in the United States?

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▪ capitalist economy
▪ market economy

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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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