Principles of American Government

The 15 civics questions on Principles of American Government, each with its answer. Open a question for the explanation and every acceptable answer.

1. What is the form of government of the United States?Republic
2. What is the supreme law of the land?(U.S.) Constitution
3. Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.Forms the government
4. The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?Self-government
5. How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?Amendments
6. What does the Bill of Rights protect?(The basic) rights of Americans
7. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?Twenty-seven (27)
8. Why is the Declaration of Independence important?It says America is free from British control.
9. What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?Declaration of Independence
10. Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.Equality
11. The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?Declaration of Independence
12. What is the economic system of the United States?Capitalism
13. What is the rule of law?Everyone must follow the law.
14. Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.Declaration of Independence
15. There are three branches of government. Why?So one part does not become too powerful