Principles of American Democracy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the supreme law of the land?
A
The constitution
2
Q
What does the constitution do?
A
- Sets up the government
- Defines the government
- Protects basic rights of Americans
3
Q
The idea of self government is in the first 3 words of the constitution. What are those 3 words?
A
We the People
4
Q
What is an amendment?
A
a change to the constitution
an addition to the constitution
5
Q
How are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?
A
The bill of rights
6
Q
Name one right/freedom for the First Amendment of the Constitution?
A
- speech
- religion
- assembly
- press
- petition to the government
7
Q
How many amendments does the constitution have?
A
27
8
Q
What did the declaration of independence do?
A
- announced our independence
- declared our independence
9
Q
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
A
- life
- liberty
- pursuit of happines
10
Q
What is freedom of religion?
A
You can practice any religion
11
Q
What is the economic system in the US?
A
Capitalistic economy
12
Q
What is the “rule of law”?
A
- Everyone must follow the law and no one is above it
