Principles of American Democracy

What is the form of government of the United States?

✓ Republic

What is the supreme law of the land?

✓ (U.S.) Constitution

Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

✓ Forms the government

The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?

✓ Self-government

How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

✓ Amendments

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

✓ (The basic) rights of Americans

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

✓ Twenty-seven (27)

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

✓ It says America is free from British control.

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

✓ Declaration of Independence

Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

✓ Equality

The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?

✓ Declaration of Independence

What is the economic system of the United States?

✓ Capitalism

What is the rule of law?

✓ Everyone must follow the law.

Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.

✓ Declaration of Independence

There are three branches of government. Why?

✓ So one part does not become too powerful