Principles Of American Democracy Flashcards
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government
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 (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 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?
Market economy
What is the rule of law?
No one is above the law