Principles of American Government

1 What is the form of government of the United States? → 2 What is the supreme law of the land? → 3 Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does. → 4 The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean? → 5 How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution? → 6 What does the Bill of Rights protect? → 7 How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? → 8 Why is the Declaration of Independence important? → 9 What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain? → 10 Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. → 11 The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document? → 12 What is the economic system of the United States? → 13 What is the rule of law? → 14 Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one. → 15 There are three branches of government. Why? →