American Government
Principles of American Democracy
The Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the rule of law, and the founding ideas of self-government.
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
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)
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
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence (from Great Britain)
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life
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
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law.