Principles of American Democracy

Questions about the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, and core democratic principles.

12 questions2008 test

the Constitution

sets up the governmentdefines the governmentprotects basic rights of Americans

We the People

a change (to the Constitution)an addition (to the Constitution)

the Bill of Rights

speechreligionassemblypresspetition 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)

lifelibertypursuit of happiness

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

capitalist economymarket economy

Everyone must follow the law.Leaders must obey the law.Government must obey the law.No one is above the law.