Principle of American Democracy Flashcards
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
set up the government, define the government, protect basic rights of Americans
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are those words?
We the People
What is an amendment?
a change (to the Constitution) / an addition (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 1st amendment?
freedom of speech/ freedom of religion/ assembly/ press/ petition the government
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared our independence (from Great Britain)
What are three rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of religion?
you can practice any religion or not practice a religion
What is the economic system in the USA?
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