Principles of American Democracy

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

• U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

What is the rule of law?

• The government is above the law.

• Everyone must follow the law.

• Leaders do not have to follow the law.

Name one thing the Constitution does.

• Gives the President complete power

• Protects the rights of only the President and Congress

• Forms the government

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

• Only the people of Congress

• Only Senators

• Self-government

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

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

• Constitution Act, 1867

• Royal Proclamation of 1867

• Declaration of Independence

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

• Amendments

• By the President

• By the Senate

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

• It abolished slavery

• It granted U.S. citizenship to all people

• It says America is free from British control

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

• Liberty and taxes

• Pursuit of happiness and taxes

• Equality and liberty

What is the form of government of the United States?

• Communism

• Representative Democracy

• Socialism