United States Constitution and Government Flashcard

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In the United States, what is the supreme law of the land?

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The Constitution

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What does the Constitution do?

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The Constitution sets up the government, defines the government, and protects basic rights of Americans.

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

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We the people

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What is an amendment?

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A formal change to the constitution

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What is the name given to the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

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The Bill of Rights

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What is one right or freedom that is listed in the First Amendment? Options: The Freedom of speech, The right of all citizens to vote, The right to bear arms, The right to quarter soldiers in homes during war

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The Freedom of speech

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The Constitution of the United States has ______ amendments.

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27

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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It announced the independence of the United States from Great Britain.

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What are two natural rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life and liberty

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What is meant by the right to have freedom of religion?

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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion at all