- What is the supreme law of the land
the U.S constitution
What does the constitution do
- gives rights to citizens, outlines the structure of our government
What are the three branches of the United states government?
legislative, executive, and judicial
What do you call the first ten amendments of the constitution?
bill of rights
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution what are these words
we the people
What is an amendment
A law or an official change to the constitution
What is one right or freedom from the first amendment
freedom of speech
How many amendments does the constitution have
27
What did the declaration of independence do
separated the colonies from Great Britain and established a form of government.
What are the three rights in the declaration of independence
life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
What is the highest court in the United States
The supreme court
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the house of representatives and the senate.
What is freedom of religion
the freedom to practice a religion of your choice
What is the economic system in the United States
Capitalism
What is the rule of law
no one is above the law and the law applies to everyone.
at are the four states that border mexico?
california, texas, new mexico, and Arizona
What stops one branch from becoming too powerful-
checks and balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch
President