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How did the Twelve Tables of Rome inspire the US Constitution?

A
The US Constitution is a written set of laws.
B
The US Constitution established the government.
C
The US Constitution promises citizenship to all its people.
D
The US Constitution guarantees voting rights to all its people.
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How did the government of ancient Rome influence democracy in the United States?

A
The United States is a direct democracy.
B
The United States has representative assemblies.
C
The United States allows everyone to vote.
D
The United States has consuls who lead the government.
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How did the ancient Roman Senate differ from the United States Senate?

A
Roman senators created laws.
B
Roman senators included men and women.
C
Roman senators were chosen at random.
D
Roman senators served for life.
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How have the democratic ideas of ancient Athens and Rome influenced the United States?

A
The rule of law applies only to citizens.
B
People have a civic duty to participate in government.
C
Citizens are chosen at random to serve in government.
D
The government is a direct democracy.
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How were people’s rights expanded over time in the Roman Republic?

A
Male immigrants could participate in government.
B
Women were eventually able to own property.
C
Women and immigrants were given the right to vote.
D
Women and immigrants received limited citizenship.
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Why is the rule of law essential?

A
It requires that laws be written down.
B
It requires that everyone obey the law.
C
It makes sure that laws are not broken.
D
It guarantees that every law is fair.
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Review the illustration.

Question illustration
A
Only men are allowed to discuss the law.
B
The Twelve Tables describes the laws as they apply to citizens of a republic.
C
Laws are written so people understand what is allowed.
D
The Twelve Tables form the foundation of the United States government.
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How do people practice democracy in the United States?

A
People are required to vote in all elections.
B
People vote at the local, state, and national levels.
C
People practice direct democracy at the state level.
D
People have to obey the rule of law only at the national level.
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Read the scenario.Marielle just turned 18 and is excited to vote in her first election. There are many races to consider, from the federal level to state and local elections. She gives a great deal of thought to her choices, and when she goes to the polls on election day, she knows who will get her votes. She enters the booth and votes for president, United States senator, and city councilor.

A
A woman is voting in an election.
B
There are state elections.
C
People vote directly on laws.
D
A voter is choosing representatives.
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What gives residents of a state or country full legal rights?

A
courts
B
elections
C
citizenship
D
democracy

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