The Origins of Democracy Answers

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3

Which of these statements best describes the Greek city-states?

A
Each city-state had the same level of influence.
B
Each city-state had the same social organization.
C
Each city-state had its own form of government.
D
Each city-state allowed all people to vote.
4

How is government in the United States today different from government in ancient Athens?

A
The United States is a direct democracy.
B
The United States allows citizens to vote.
C
The United States is a republic.
D
The United States has a unicameral legislature.
6

A republic is a form of government where

A
all citizens take an active role in decision making.
B
military leaders represent the people.
C
a chief executive makes all the decisions.
D
elected officials represent the people.
7

What is the biggest difference in citizen participation in government between ancient Athens and the modern United States?

A
US citizens are all members of the General Assembly.
B
US citizens vote directly on all laws or important decisions.
C
US citizens are randomly selected to join the Council of 500.
D
US citizens elect officials to represent them in government.
8

The most important way in which the Greeks influenced American democracy was by allowing

A
city-states to follow their own form of government.
B
citizens to participate in government.
C
elected representatives to make all decisions.
D
strong leaders to make all decisions.

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