AnswersPMHS Civics Q1The Origins of Democracy

The Origins of Democracy Answers

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Which statement best describes how American government compares to the one that existed in ancient Athens?

A
Both governments used random selection to choose citizens to serve in the legislature.
B
Both governments eventually gave the right to vote to women and enslaved people.
C
Both governments encouraged citizens to participate in the decision-making process.
D
Both governments allowed citizens to vote directly on nearly every important decision.
8

What is the main idea of Pericles’s statement?

A
Poverty can keep citizens from serving.
B
Citizens are different from one another.
C
The law treats all men equally.
D
All men should be able to serve the state.
9

According to Pericles, how is Athens different from other Greek city-states?

A
Athens has an administration that favors the upper classes.
B
Athens has laws that treat all people fairly, regardless of social class.
C
Athens took the best laws of neighboring states and made them even better.
D
Athens has a constitution, while other neighboring states are lawless.
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Which principle of American government is reflected in this quote?

A
separation of powers
B
direct democracy
C
equality for all citizens
D
representative government
30

Which ancient principles can be found in American government today?In a paragraph, provide at least three examples of government structures and principles that are based on ancient ideas.

Answer:

American government reflects several principles from ancient Greece and Rome. Ancient Athens inspired democratic participation and the idea that citizens should have a voice in government. The Roman Republic influenced the structure of a representative republic, elected officials, a Senate, and a system of checks and balances. Ancient legal principles, especially the idea that laws should apply consistently, also influenced the American rule of law. These examples show how ancient government ideas continue to shape the United States today.

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Did your response include any of the following principles or ideas?

A
liberty
B
equality
C
direct democracy
D
representative government
E
separation of powers

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