What is the supreme law of the land?
Ans- The Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
Ans- Sets up and defines the government and protects the basic rights of
Americans
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution.
What are these words?
Ans- We the People...
Ans- Sets up and defines the government and protects the basic rights of
Americans
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution.
What are these words?
Ans- We the People
What is an amendment?
Ans- A change or addition to the Constitution
,What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Ans- The Bill of Rights
Which of the following are rights or freedoms from the First Amendment?
Ans- ● Assembly
● Petition the government
● Press
● Religion
● Speech
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Ans- 27 amendments
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Ans- Declared our independence from Great Britain
, What are the rights declared in the Declaration of Independence?
Ans- ● Life
● Liberty
● Pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of religion?
Ans- A person can practice any religion, or no religion
What is the economic system in the United States?
Ans- A capitalist (or market) economy
What is the "rule of law"?
Ans- The idea that everyone, including leaders, must obey the law
Which of the following are branches of the government?
Ans- ● Legislative
● Executive
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