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What is the supreme law of the land? |
The constitution |
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What does the constitution do? |
Sets up the government Defines the government Protects basic rights of Americans |
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are these words? |
We The People |
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What is an amendment? |
A change (to the constitution) An addition (to the constitution) |
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution? |
The Bill of Rights |
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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? |
Freedom of religion |
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How many amendments does the constitution have? |
27 |
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What are the two rights in the Declaration of Independence? |
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness |
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What is freedom of religion? |
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion |
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What is the economic system in the US? |
Capitalist or market economy |
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Name one branch or part of the government |
President |