A: Principles of American Democracy
- the Constitution
sets up the government
defines the government
protects basic rights of Americans
- We the People
a change (to the Constitution)
an addition (to the Constitution)
- the Bill of Rights
speech
religion
assembly
press
petition the government
- twenty-seven (27)
announced our independence (from Great Britain)
declared our independence (from Great Britain)
said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
- You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
capitalist economy
market economy
Everyone must follow the law.
Leaders must obey the law.
Government must obey the law.
No one is above the law.