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, What is the supreme law of the land - ANSWER ▪The constitution
What does the constitution do? - ANSWER ▪ sets up the government
▪ defines the government
▪ protects basic rights of Americans
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are
these words? - ANSWER ▪ We the people
What is an amendment? - ANSWER ▪ a change (to the Constitution)
▪ an addition (to the Constitution)
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? - ANSWER ▪ The Bill of
Rights
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?* - ANSWER ▪ Speech
▪ Religion
▪ Assembly
▪Press
▪ Petition the government
How many amendments does the Constitution have? - ANSWER ▪ twenty-seven (27)
What did the Declaration of Independence do? - ANSWER ▪ announced our
independence (from Great Britain)
▪ declared our independence (from Great Britain)
▪ said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? - ANSWER ▪ life
▪ liberty
▪ pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of religion? - ANSWER ▪ You can practice any religion, or not practice
a religion.
What is the economic system in the United States?* - ANSWER ▪ capitalist economy
▪ market economy
What is the "rule of law"? - ANSWER ▪ Everyone must follow the law
▪ Leaders must obey the law