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Read the scenario.Citizen X has run into some financial troubles. One day, he shows up to work wearing a new watch. A co-worker whose home was recently robbed says, “Hey, my watch! You thief!” Citizen X goes on trial for burglary, but is found not guilty.Based on what happens to Citizen X, under which government does he live?

A
Athens, because Athenian law dictates that a single stolen item is not cause for conviction.
B
Athens, because Athenian law has mercy on those who steal due to financial distress.
C
Rome, because Roman law forces the accuser to have a burden of proof.
D
Rome, because Roman law requires the wealthy and educated to be shown leniency.
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Which describes how Cleisthenes reformed Athenian democracy?

A
Council members were chosen by elections, and women could present laws for debate in assembly.
B
Council members were chosen randomly, and men could present laws for debate in assembly.
C
Council members were chosen by elections, and women could not present laws for debate in assembly.
D
Council members were chosen randomly, and men could not present laws for debate in assembly.
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Which best summarizes the structure of the Roman government?

A
It was organized with separation of powers.
B
It was created with a top-heavy leadership.
C
It was developed using military rule.
D
It was designed to limit citizens’ rights.
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During Athens’ first democracy, the people

A
were divided based on wealth.
B
rejected the theories of Solon.
C
were divided based on education.
D
embraced the theories of Cleisthenes.
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Which positions made up early Roman government? Select four options.

A
governors
B
members of the military
C
consuls
D
magistrates
E
representatives
F
senators
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A
wealthy
B
wise
C
powerful
D
influential
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An influential aspect of Athenian government on modern democracies is

A
the use of juries to decide trials.
B
the creation of written laws.
C
the presumption of innocence.
D
the belief in equality.
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The painting depicts the Roman government.

Question illustration
A
It shows a leader speaking to the masses.
B
It shows the Senate debating laws together.
C
It shows citizens observing government.
D
It shows an emperor forcing laws to be made.
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Which scenario is the best example of an indirect democracy?

A
A father tells his son that he cannot go to a basketball game.
B
A student body votes to allow shorts to be worn to school.
C
A student council approves vending machines in the cafeteria.
D
A principal decides to extend the school day by twenty minutes.
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What type of democracy was observed by citizens of Athens?

A
direct, because citizens elected their leaders
B
direct, because citizens voted directly on issues
C
indirect, because citizens elected their leaders
D
indirect, because citizens voted directly on issues

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