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Read the excerpt from the Twelve Tables."1. If the plaintiff summons the defendant to court, the defendant shall go. If the defendant does not go the plaintiff shall call a witness thereto. Only then the plaintiff shall seize the defendant.2. If the defendant attempts evasion or takes flight the plaintiff shall lay hand on him.”–adapted from the Twelve Tables

A
to encourage the accused to show up in court
B
to help the plaintiff gather evidence for the trial
C
to encourage the jury to find the defendant guilty
D
to make sure that plaintiffs are guaranteed a fair trial
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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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Review the illustration.

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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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Review the photo.How does this photo differ from what you would see if you could witness voting in ancient Athens or Rome?

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A
Men are voting.
B
Women are voting.
C
Noncitizens are voting.
D
Children are voting.
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What is a civic duty of United States citizens?

A
working in government
B
watching the news
C
attending religious services
D
obeying laws and paying taxes
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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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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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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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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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What gives residents of a state or country full legal rights?

A
courts
B
elections
C
citizenship
D
democracy

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