Principles of American Government Flashcards
1
Q
What is the supreme law of the land?
A
(U.S.) Constitution
2
Q
Name ONE thing the U.S. Constitution does.
A
- sets up the government
- defines the government
- protects basic rights of Americans
3
Q
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
A
“We the People”
4
Q
What is an amendment?
A
- a change (to the Constitution)
* an addition (to the Constitution)
5
Q
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
A
The Bill of Rights
6
Q
What is ONE right or freedom from the First Amendment?
A
- speech
- religion
- assembly
- press
- petition the government
7
Q
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
A
Twenty-seven (27)
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)
9
Q
What are TWO rights in the Declaration of Independence?
A
- life
- liberty
- pursuit of happiness
10
Q
What is freedom of religion?
A
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
11
Q
What is the economic system of the United States?
A
- capitalist economy
* market economy
12
Q
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
