Government Flashcards
Whatbis the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What does the constitution do?
Sets up the government
Defines the government
Protects basic rights of Americans
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution
We the people
What is an amendment?
A change / 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?
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
What did the declaration of independence do?
Declare independence from GB
What are two rights in the declaration of independence?
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice / not practice any religion
What is the economic system within the United States?
Capitalist 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
