Principles of American Democracy

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

Amendments

What is the rule of law?

Everyone must follow the law.

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

It says America is free from British control

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

The basic rights of Americans

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

27

What is the economic system of the United States?

Capitalism

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

Declaration of Independence

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

Name one thing the Constitution does.

Forms the government

What is the form of government of the United States?

Representative Democracy

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


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