American Government Flashcards
What is the supreme law of the land
The Constitution
What does the Constitution do
Protects basic rights of rights of the people
The idea of self-government is in the first
three words of the Constitution. What
are these words?
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
Freedom of Speech
How many amendments does the
Constitution have?
27
What did the Declaration of
Independence do?
Declared our independence from Great Britain
What are two rights in the Declaration of
Independence?
Life and 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?*
A Capitalist economy
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law
