Principles of American Democracy

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Supreme Court

• The Articles of Confederation

What does the Constitution NOT do?

• Sets up the government

• Defines the limits of government

• Establishes the political party system

• Protects the basic rights of Americans

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

• We the People

• Justice for All

• Life, Liberty, Happiness

• More Perfect Union

What is an amendment?

• The process for selecting Supreme Court justices

• A change or addition to the Constitution

• Final decision given by the Supreme court

• A vote in Congress

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Bill of Rights

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• Right to freedom of speech

• Right to an attorney

• Right to bear arms

• Right to proper search and seizure

How many amendments does the Constitution of the United States have?

• 19

• 27

• 32

• 46

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Ended the American Revolution

• Proclaimed the US alliance with France against Great Britain

• Formed a treaty with Indigenous Peoples against Great Britain

• Announced our independence from Great Britain

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• Freedom of religion and life

• Speedy trial and fair punishment

• Liberty and the pursuit of happiness

• Voting and free press

What is freedom of religion?

• You cannot practice any religion

• The government has the right to put "in God we trust" on our money

• You have the right to practice or not practice any religion

• You have the right to stop others from religious practices