Principles of American Democracy

Question 1

what is the supreme law of the land?

Answer 1

constitution

Question 2

what does the constitution do?

Answer 2

sets up government; defines government; protects basic rights of Americans

Question 3

idea of self government

Answer 3

we the people

Question 4

what is an amendment?

Answer 4

change to the constitution; addition to the constitution

Question 5

first 10 amendments

Answer 5

bill of rights

Question 6

what is one right or freedom from the first amendment

Answer 6

speech; religion; assembly; press; petition the government

Question 7

how many amendments does the constitution have?

Answer 7

27

Question 8

what did the declaration of independence do?

Answer 8

announced independence from great britain; declared our independence from great britain; said that US is free from great britain

Question 9

what are 2 rights in the declaration of independence?

Answer 9

life; liberty; pursuit of happiness

Question 10

what is freedom of religion?

Answer 10

practice or not practice any religion

Question 11

what is economic system in US?

Answer 11

capitalist economy; market economy

Question 12

what is the rule of law?

Answer 12

everyone must follow law; leaders must obey law; government must obey law; no one is above law