Question

1. what does the constitution do?
2. the idea of self - government is in the first three words of the constitution. what are these words?
3. what is an amendment?
4. what do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
5. what are the rights or freedoms from the first amendment?
6. how many amendments does the constitution have?
7. what did the declaration of independence do?
8. what are two rights in the declaration of independence?
9. “rule of law”—this means
10. what is freedom of religion?
11. what is the economic system in the united states?
12. name the branches or parts of the government.

Explanation:

1. The Constitution outlines the framework of government, its powers and limitations, and the rights of citizens.
2. The first three words of the U.S. Constitution are "We the People", signifying self - government.
3. An amendment is a change or addition to a constitution.
4. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.
5. The First Amendment rights include freedom of speech, religion, the press, the right to assemble peacefully, and to petition the government.
6. The U.S. Constitution has 27 amendments.
7. The Declaration of Independence announced the separation of the 13 American colonies from British rule.
8. Two rights in the Declaration of Independence are the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
9. "Rule of law" means that everyone, including the government, must follow the law.
10. Freedom of religion is the right to practice any religion or no religion at all.
11. The economic system in the United States is a mixed - market economy.
12. The three branches of the U.S. government are the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Answer:

1. Outlines government framework, rights.
2. We the People.
3. Change/addition to constitution.
4. Bill of Rights.
5. Freedom of speech, religion etc.
6. 27.
7. Announced colonial separation from Britain.
8. Right to life, liberty.
9. Everyone follows the law.
10. Right to practice any/ no religion.
11. Mixed - market economy.
12. Legislative, executive, judicial.