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hat is the supreme law of the land? Correct Ans-the Constitution
What does the Constitution do? Correct Ans-protects rights ans defines the government
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these
words? Correct Ans-We the People
What is an amendment? Correct Ans-a change (to the Constitution)
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? Correct Ans-the Bill of Rights
What is one right or freedom from the FirstAmendment? Correct Ans-press
How many amendments does the Constitution have? Correct Ans-27 amendments
What did the Declaration of Independence do? Correct Ans-said that the United States is
free (from Great Britain)
, What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? Correct Ans-right to life and the
pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of religion? Correct Ans-You can practice any religion, or not practice a
religion.
What is the economic system in the United States? Correct Ans-capitalist economy
What is the "rule of law"? Correct Ans-Everyone must follow the law.
Name one branch or part of the government. Correct Ans-Congress
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Correct Ans-checks
and balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch? Correct Ans-the President
Who makes federal laws? Correct Ans-Congress
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? Correct Ans-the Senate and House (of
Representatives)