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The Constitution

What is the supreme law of the land?

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Sets up the governmentDefines the governmentProtects basic rights of Americans

What does the Constitution do?

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We the people

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

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A change/an addition to the Constitution

What is an amendment?

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the Bill of Rights

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

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Speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the govenment

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

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Twenty seven (27)

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

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Announced our independence from Great BritainDeclared our independence from Great Britain Said that the United States is free from Great Britain

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

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LifeLibertyPursuit of happiness

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion

What is freedom of religion?

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Capitalist economy Market economy

What is the economic system of the United States?

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Everyone must follow the lawLeaders must obey the lawGovernment must obey the lawNo one is above the law

What is the "rule of law"?

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CongressLegislativePresidentExecutiveThe courtsJudicial

Name one branch or part of the government?

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Checks and balancesSeparation of powers

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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The President

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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CongressSenate and House of Representatives U.S. or national legislature

Who makes federal laws?

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