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12 Cards in this Set
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What is the supreme law of the land? |
The Constitution |
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What does the Constitution do? |
It sets up the government and protects peoples rights |
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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? |
An amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution |
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? |
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called The Bill of Rights |
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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? |
One right or freedom from the first amendment is freedom of religion, speech, assembly, press, and petition |
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How many amendments does the Constitution have? |
The Constitution has 27 Amendments |
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What did the Declaration of Independence do? |
The Declaration of Independence declared our independence from Great Britain |
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What is freedom of religion? |
Freedom of religion is the freedom to practice any religion so long as it doesn't harm any humans |
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What is the economic system of the United States? |
The economic system of the United States is capitalism |
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? |
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness |
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What is the rule of law? |
The rule of law is that everyone must follow the law |
