American Government: Principles of Democracy
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What is the primary purpose of the Constitution?

  • To establish the principles of self-government
  • To establish the Bill of Rights
  • To declare independence from Great Britain
  • To define the government and protect basic rights (correct)

What is the significance of the first three words of the Constitution?

  • They establish the Bill of Rights
  • They define the powers of the government
  • They express the idea of self-government (correct)
  • They declare independence from Great Britain

What is the term for a change or addition to the Constitution?

  • Bill of Rights
  • Amendment (correct)
  • Principle of Self-Government
  • Declaration of Independence

What is the total number of amendments to the Constitution?

<p>27 amendments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the fundamental rights protected by the First Amendment?

<p>Right to freedom of speech (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle of the 'rule of law' in the United States?

<p>No one is above the law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often are U.S. Representatives elected?

<p>Every 2 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why some states have more Representatives in the House of Representatives than others?

<p>Because of the state's population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who becomes President if both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve?

<p>The Speaker of the House (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term of a U.S. Senator?

<p>6 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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