New Citizenship Questions 1
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