Forming the USA

What was the USA's first government?

• Continental Congress

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

Which European philosopher came up with the concept of "Natural Rights?"

• Rousseau

• Montesquieu

• John Locke

• John Peter Zenger

Where did the idea of a citizen come from?

• Ancient Mesopotamia

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient China

What kind of government does the United States have?

• Republic

• Charter

• Direct Democracy

• Dictatorship

Which philosopher developed the concept of checks and balances?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

• John Peter Zenger

Which of the following is NOT a branch of government?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Presidential

• Executive

What did the antifederalists want added to the Constitution?

• Article 1

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

• Declaration of independence

How does a bill get to the president's desk?

• After the Senate passes it

• After the House of Representatives passes it

• After both the House and Senate pass it

• After the Speaker of the House uses the gavel

How many people are in Congress?

• 100

• 435

• 535

• 538

Which of the following is NOT a natural right?

• Life

• Property

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Liberty