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1 of 17 uscis.gov/citizenship M AMERICAN GOVERNMENT A: Principles of American Government 1. What is the form of government of the United States? • Republic • Constitution-based federal republic • Representative democracy 2. What is the supreme law of the land? * • (U.S.) Constitution 3. 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 4. 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 • (Example of) social contract 5. How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution? • Amendments • The amendment process 6. What does the Bill of Rights protect? • (The basic) rights of Americans • (The basic) rights of people living in the United States 7. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? * • Twenty-seven (27) 8. Why is the Declaration of Independence important? • It says America is free from British control. • It says all people are created equal. 2 of 17 uscis.gov/citizenship • It identifies inherent rights. • It identifies ...