What is the Supreme Law of the Land
The Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
Protects basic rights of Americans, Sets up government and defines government
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are these 3 words??
We the People
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the constitution.
What do we call the first 10 amendments of the constitution?
Bill of Rights
What is one right or freedom granted by the first amendment?
Speech
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced our independence from Great Britain
What are the 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life and Liberty
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice ANY religion or not practice any religion
What is the economic system of the United States?
Capitalist economy
What is the "rule of law"?
No one is above the law
Name one Branch of Government
Judicial, Executive, Legislative
What stops one Branch of Government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
President
Who makes Federal Laws?
Congress
