Principles of American Democracy Flashcards

1
Q

What is the supreme law of the land?

A

the Constitution

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2
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What does the Constitution do?

A
  • sets up the government
  • defines the government
  • protects basic rights of Americans
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3
Q

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

A

We the People

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4
Q

What is an amendment?

A
  • a change (to the Constitution)
  • an addition (to the Constitution)
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5
Q

What do we call the first ten amendments
to the Constitution?

A

the Bill of Rights

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6
Q

What is ONE right or freedom from the First
Amendment?*

A

speech
religion
assembly
press
petition the government

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7
Q

How many amendments does the
Constitution have?

A

27

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8
Q

What did the Declaration of Independence
do?

A

-announced our independence (from Great
Britain)
-declared our independence (from Great
Britain)
-said that the United States is free (from
Great Britain)

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9
Q

What are TWO rights in the Declaration of
Independence?

A

life
liberty
pursuit of happiness

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10
Q

What is freedom of religion?

A

You can practice any religion, or not practice
a religion.

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11
Q

What is the economic system in the United
States?*

A

capitalist economy
market economy

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12
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What is the “rule of law”?

A

Everyone must follow the law.
Leaders must obey the law.
Government must obey the law.
No one is above the law.

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