New Citizenship Questions 1

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How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

27

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

Amendments

What is the economic system of the United States?

Capitalist

There are three branches of government. Why?

Checks and balances

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

Declaration of Independence

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

Declaration of Independence

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

Equality and Liberty

What is the rule of law?

Everyone must follow the law./No one is above the law.

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

Federalist Papers/Declaration of Independence

Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

Forms the government

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

It says America is free from British control.

What is the form of government of the United States?

Republic

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

Self-government

What is the supreme law of the land?

The Constitution

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

The rights of people living in the United States


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