Principles of A. Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition is which Amendment?
1st Amendment
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
1. announced our independence (from G.B.)
2. declared our independence (G.B.)
or 3. said that the United States is free from (G.B.)
Name two branches or parts of the government?
congress, legislative, president, executive, the courts, judicial
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6 years
What is an amendment and how many are there?
a change / an addition to the constitution / 27
Rights to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy
5th Amendment
Name the three rights in the Declaration of Independence:
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
separation of powers
The house of Rep. has how many voting members?
435
What three things does the Constitution do?
1. sets up the government
2. defines the government
3. protects basic rights of Americans
2nd
What is freedom of Religion?
You can practice or not practice any religion
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2 years
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution, what are these three words?
We the People
Right of trial by jury in civil cases
7th amendment
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy / market economy
Who makes Federal Laws?
Congress, Senate and House (of Representatives) , (U.S. or national) legislature
Two parts of the U.S. Congress: The Senate and House of Representatives
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
The People of the state, all people of the state
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Powers reserved to the states is which amendment
10th Amendment
What is the 'rule of law'?
1. everyone must follow the law
2. leaders must follow the law
3. government must follow the law
4. No one is above the law
How many U.S. Senators are there?
Name your U.S. Representative.