Principles of American Government Flashcards
What is the form of government of the United States?
Republic
What is the supreme law of the land?*
Constitution
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
Forms the government
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
People should govern themselves
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
Amendments
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
Rights of Americans
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?*
Twenty-seven (27)
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is free from British control.
It says all people are created equal.
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution
Equality
Liberty
The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence
What is the economic system of the United States?*
Free market economy
What is the rule of law?
No one is above the law
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Declaration of Independence
There are three branches of government. Why?
Checks and balances
