Citizenship Test Flashcards

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 What is the supreme law of the land? Meaning the highest legal authority in our country.

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The Constitution

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What does the Constitution do?

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1. A. It is our nation’s plan of government and lays out the government’s powers

2. &

B. It lists the rights we have as Americans (Bill of Rights)

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What are the first three words of the Constitution?

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WE THE PEOPLE

(This means that the power to govern 

    comes from the people)

     

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An amendment is...

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an addition or change (to the Constitution)

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The Bill of Rights

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the first ten amendments to the Constitution