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What do we call the first 10 amendments?
The Bill of Rights
How many amendments are there now?
There are 27 amendments now.
What is the Constitution?
The supreme (highest) law of the land.
What is the Rule of Law?
Everyone must follow the law. No one is above the law.
What is freedom of religion?
People can choose to practice a religion or not practice a religion.
What is freedom of petition?
People can ask the government to do something or not do something.
What is freedom of the press?
People can publish what they want in the media.
What is freedom of speech?
People can say what they want.
What is one right OR freedom from the First Amendment?
Many possible answers:: freedom of the press, religion, assembly, speech, petition
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People
What is one power of the states?
Power to give a driver's license
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government Defines the government Protects basic rights
What is an amendment?
A change or an addition to the Constitution
Who has power in a democracy or a republic?
People who vote
What does vote mean?
Choose a leader
What is one right only for U.S. citizens?
Vote in a federal election
