Principles of American Democracy

What is the supreme law of the land?

The Constitution

What does the constitution do?

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

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

We the people

What is an amendment?

a change (to the Constitution)
an addition (to the Constitution)

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

The Bill of Rights

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

Speech
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition the government

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

27

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

announced our independence (from Great Britain)
declared our independence (from Great Britain)
said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

life
liberty
pursuit of happiness

What is freedom of religion?

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

What is the economic system in the United States?

capitalist economy
market economy

What is the "rule of law"?

Everyone must follow the law
Leaders must obey the law
Government must obey the law
No one is above the law