What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
Name one thing the U.S Constitution does.
forms the government/defines powers of government/defines parts of government/protects the rights of the people
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People". What does "We the People" mean?
Self-government/Popular sovereignty/Consent of the governed/People should govern themselves/Example of a social contract
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
Amendments/The admendment process
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
The basic rights of Americans/The basic rights of people living in the United States
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27 (twenty-seven)
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is free from British control/It says all people are created equal/It identifies inherent rights/it identifies individual freedoms
The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalism/Free 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.
What is the form of government of the United States?
Republic/Constitutional republic/Representative democracy
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/Social contract/Natural rights/Limited government/Self-government
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution . Name one.
Declaration of Independence/Articles of Confederation/Federalist Papers/Anti-Federalist Papers /Virginia Declaration of Rights/Mayflower Compact
There are three branches of government. Why?
So one part does not become too powerful/Checks and balances/Separation of powers
