Principles of American Democracy Flashcards

1
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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
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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

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4
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What is an amendment?

A

a change to the constitution

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5
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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

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7
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

A

27

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8
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

A

declared our independence from Great Britain

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9
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

A

life and liberty

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10
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what is freedom of religion?

A

you can practice any religion, or not practice a religion

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11
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what is the economic system in the United States?

A

capitalist and market economy

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12
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what is the “rule of law”?

A

everyone must follow the law, including leaders and government. no one is above the law

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