American Government Flashcards
What is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
What does the constitution do?
Sets up the government, defines the government, protects the basic rights of Americans
The idea of self government is the first three words of the constitution. What are these three words?
We the People
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the constitution
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Assembly
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared our independence
What two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion?
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalistic system
What is the “rule of law”?
No one is above the law
