U.S. Civics and Government Study Notes

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing fundamental concepts, foundational documents, rights, and executive branch details from U.S. Civics test notes.

The Constitution

The supreme law of the land that establishes the government, defines its powers, and protects individual rights.

"We the People"

The first three words of the Constitution that express the idea of self-government.

Amendment

A change or addition to the Constitution.

The Bill of Rights

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.

Freedom of Speech

One of the rights or freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment.

27

The total number of amendments currently in the Constitution.

Declaration of Independence

The document that declared the colonies' independence from Great Britain.

Life and Liberty

Two individual rights included in the Declaration of Independence.

Freedom of Religion

The constitutional principle stating that you can practice any religion, or no religion.

4 Years

The term length for which a U.S. President is elected.

November

The month in which citizens vote for the President.

Donald J. Trump

The person identified in the notes as the current President of the U.S.

JD Vance

The person identified in the notes as the current Vice President of the U.S.

The Vice President

The official who becomes President if the President can no longer serve.