American Government, A: Principles of American Government

American Government A: Principles of American Government

1

What is the form of government of the United States?

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• Republic
• Constitution-based federal republic
• Representative democracy

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What is the supreme law of the land?

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• (U.S.) Constitution

3

Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

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• Forms the government
• Defines powers of government
• Defines the parts of government
• Protects the rights of the people

4

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

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• Self-government
• Popular sovereignty
• Consent of the governed
• People should govern themselves
• (Example of) social contract

5

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

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• Amendments
• The amendment process

6

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

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• (The basic) rights of Americans
• (The basic) rights of people living in the United States

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

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• Twenty-seven (27)

8

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

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• It says America is free from British control.
• It says all people are created equal.
• It identifies inherent rights.
• It identifies individual freedoms.

9

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

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• Declaration of Independence

10

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

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• Equality
• Liberty
• Social contract
• Natural rights
• Limited government
• Self-government

11

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

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• Declaration of Independence

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What is the economic system of the United States?

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• Capitalism
• Free market economy

13

What is the rule of law?

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• Everyone must follow the law.
• Leaders must obey the law.
• Government must obey the law.
• No one is above the law.

14

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

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• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• Federalist Papers
• Anti-Federalist Papers
• Virginia Declaration of Rights
• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
• Mayflower Compact
• Iroquois Great Law of Peace

15

There are three branches of government. Why?

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• So one part does not become too powerful
• Checks and balances
• Separation of powers