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What does the word "amend" mean?
To change or alter
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
What form of government allows people to rule?
Democracy
What is the introduction of the U.S. Constitution called?
Preamble
What branch enforces laws?
Executive branch
Which amendment lists freedoms such as speech, assembly, petition, etc.?
1st
Which document limited the power of the king and gave rights to nobles?
Magna Carta
What form of government has 1 leader, typically one who takes power through force?
Dictatorship/Autocracy
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Bill of Rights
What branch makes laws?
Legislative branch
Which amendment gave citizens the right to bear arms?
2nd
Which document established a self-government?
Mayflower Compact
Which form of government has a king or queen with unlimited power?
Absolute monarchy
What do we call changes made to a constitution?
Amendments
What do we call the leader of the executive branch?
President
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
Which documents gave rights to citizens and further limited the power of the king?
English Bill of Rights
Which form of government has a king or queen with limited power?
Constitutional monarchy
Which constitution is supreme: state constitution or U.S. Constitution?
U.S. Constitution
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
Interpret laws
Which amendment gave citizens of all races and colors the right to vote?
15th
Which document encouraged colonists to fight for independence?
Common Sense
Which form of governmet allows a small group of people to rule?
Oligarchy
What document did the U.S. Constitution replace?
Articles of Confederation