Naturalization Flashcards
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government
Defines the government
Protects basic rights of Americans
What is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
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
An addition to the constitution
What do we cal the first ten amendments to the constitution?
The Bill of rights
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech Religion Assembly Press Petition the government
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced our Independence from GB
Declared our independence from GB
Said that the US is free from GB
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
What is the freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion
What is the economic system in the US
Capitalist economy
Market 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
Name one branch or part of the government
Congress Legislative President Executive The courts Judicial
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
