Civics Flashcards
1
Q
1. What is the supreme law of the land 
A
The constitution
2
Q
- what does the constitution do?
A
 protect the basics right of America 
3
Q
The idea of self government is the first three words of the constitution. What are these words?
A
We the people
4
Q
What is an amendment?
A
In addition to the constitution 
5
Q
What do we call the first 10 amendments of the
A
the bill of rights you
6
Q
What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
A
Petition to the government
7
Q
- How many amendments does the constitution
A
27
8
Q
- What does the declaration of independence do? 
A
said that the United States is free from the Great Britain
9
Q
- what are two rites in the declaration of independence? 
A
Pursuit of happiness
10
Q
- What is freedom of religion? 
A
You can practice any religion or not practice any religion 
11
Q
- What is the economic system in the United States?
A
market economy 
12
Q
- What is one rule of law? 
A
Government must obey the law
13
Q
- what is name, one branch or a part of the government? 
A
Judicial
14
Q
- What stops one branch of government from becoming two powerful.
A
Separation of powers
15
Q
 who is in charge of the executive branch
A
The president
