Principles of American Democracy
Start here. These are the questions about what the country is founded on โ the Constitution, what it does, and the rights it protects. They come up in almost every interview, and several of them have short, exact answers that are easy to lock in early.
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What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
Forms the government; defines powers of government; defines the parts of government; protects the rights of the people
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
Self-government; popular sovereignty; consent of the governed; people should govern themselves
What is an amendment?
A change (to the Constitution); an addition (to the Constitution)
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
(The basic) rights of Americans; (the basic) rights of people living in the United States
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Twenty-seven (27)
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is free from British control; it says all people are created equal; it identifies inherent rights; it identifies individual freedoms
The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist economy; market economy
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law; leaders must obey the law; government must obey the law; no one is above the law
What to learn next
Next: Level 2, System of Government โ the three branches, Congress, and the numbers most people have to look up twice.
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