The Declaration of Independence
This section of the Declaration lists the rights of the people.
What is the Preamble to the Constitution
This document outlines the framework of the U.S. government.
What is the Constitution of the United States
These rights are protected by the Bill of Rights.
What are civil rights
This philosopher’s writings on democracy heavily influenced American thought.
Who is John Locke
This term describes the U.S. legislative system with two houses.
What is bicameral
This section of the Declaration justifies why the colonies are breaking away.
What is the section called "Statement of Beliefs"
This is the total number of articles in the original U.S. Constitution.
What is the number seven
This principle allows individuals born in the U.S. to be U.S. citizens.
What is birthright citizenship
This French thinker wrote about democracy and equality in America.
Who was Alexis de Tocqueville
The president’s power to reject legislation passed by Congress.
What is veto
This section declares the colonies’ independence from Britain.
What is the section called the "Declaration of Independence"
This principle divides power between national and state governments.
What is federalism
These rights are “self-evident” according to the Declaration of Independence.
What are unalienable rights
A belief in free markets and minimal government intervention in the economy.
What is laissez-faire
This is the procedure to override a presidential veto.
What is a two-thirds majority vote of BOTH houses of Congress
The phrase “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” appears in this section.
What is the section called "Statement of Rights"
The number of years a U.S. Senator serves in office.
What is six years
The term for the process of becoming a U.S. citizen.
What is naturalization
The belief that all people are equal in terms of opportunity and rights.
What is egalitarianism
This branch is responsible for interpreting the law.
What is the judicial branch
This is the term for the section that contains the list of complaints against King George III.
What is the section called "List of Grievances"
This is the primary function of the legislative branch.
What is the role "making laws"
This term describes the ability to vote in U.S. elections.
What is suffrage
This phrase is the U.S. motto, meaning “Out of many, one.”
What is E Pluribus Unum
This document declares the official motto of the U.S.
What is "In God We Trust"