Early US Government

The United States has been heavily influenced by governments from each of the following civilizations EXCEPT

• The Ancient Greeks
• The Ancient Romans
• English
• Switzerland

What does the word "democracy" mean?

• The people rule.
• There is a Constitution.
• There is a President.
• There is freedom of religion

What was the major shortcoming of the Articles of Confederation?

• the national government was too weak?
• the people did not elect national leaders
• the people were taxed without representation
• the President was too much like a king

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Constitution
• The Bill of Rights
• Articles of Confederation
• Checks & Balances

Government authority in the U.S. is limited by the separation of powers. What does the judicial branch do?

• reviews the way laws are applied
• writes the laws
• carries out the laws
• none of the above

Who writes the laws of the U.S.?

• the President
• Senators
• House of Representatives
• both the House and the Senate

Why was the Constitution written?

• to protect people from a strong national government
• to protect the rights of individuals
• to guarantee local government rights
• all of the above

Who elects the President?

• The People (must be 18)
• House of Representatives
• The Cabinet
• The Electoral College

Who is Vice President of US (2016)?

• Paul Ryan
• Juan Lopez
• Bernie Sanders
• Joe Biden

How old do you have to be to become President?

• 35 decades
• 35 years
• 30 years
• 24 decades