A. Principles of American democracy

9. What are the rights in the Declaration of Independence?

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

How many amendments does the constitution have?

27 amendments

12. What is the rule of law? Government must obey the law Leaders must obey the law Everyone must follow the law Noone is above the law What is the Economic System of the U.S?

A capitalistic Economy

An amendment is:

A change or an addition to the constitution

What do we call the first 10 amendments to the constitution?

Bill of Rights

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Declared our independence from GB Announced our indepedence from GB Stated that the U.S was free from GB

6. The Freedoms or rights from the First Amendment are-name 5 of them:

I. Speech-the open discussion and debate on public issues, II. Religion-Congress may not pass laws that establish an official religion and it can't limit religious expression III. Press-Congress can't pass laws that limit the Press' freedom IV. Assembly-" " " limit peoples' ability to meet peacefully V. Petition the government-It gives people the right to petition the government

2. WHAT DOES THE CONSTITUTION DO:

It sets up the government It defines the government It protects basic rights of Americans

What is Freedom of Religion

The Freedom to practice any religion or the liberty not to practise any religion

3. The Idea of self government is in the first 3 words of the constitution. The words are:

We the People

12. What is the rule of law? Government must obey the law Leaders must obey the law Everyone must follow the law Noone is above the law

a). the government must obey the law b). Leaders must obey the law c). Everyone must follow the law d). Noone is above the law