Principles Of American Democracy Flashcards
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What does the Constitution do?
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- Sets up Government
- Defines the Government
- Protects basic rights of Americans
1
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What is the supreme law of the land?
A
The Constitution
2
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
A
We the People
3
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What is an Amendment?
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- A change (to the Constitution)
* An Addition (to the Constitution)
4
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What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
A
the Bill Of Rights
5
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What is ONE right or freedom from the first Amendment?
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- Speech
- Religion
- Assembly
- Press
- Petition the Government
6
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?
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27
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?
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- Announced our Independence
- Declared out Independence
- Said that the United States is free
(From Great Britain)
8
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What are TWO rights in the Declaration of Independence?
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- Life
- Liberty
- Pursuit of Happiness
9
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What is Freedom of Religion?
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Right to Practice any religion, or not Practice a religion
10
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What is the Economic system in the United States?
A
- Capitalist Economy
* Market Economy
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What is the “Rule of Law”?
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- Everyone must follow the law
- Leaders must obey the law
- Government must obey the law
- No one is above the law
