The Origins of Democracy

Question 1

Read the quotation from the Greek philosopher Aristotle.[A] state which becomes progressively more and more a unity will cease to be a state at all. Plurality of numbers is natural in a state; and the further it moves away from plurality towards unity, the less of a state it becomes.Aristotle believed that the citizens of a successful state must

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D: allow for a diversity of opinions.

Question 2

You shall not render an unjust judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall judge your neighbor.

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e: equality of all citizens

Question 3

In addition to Judeo-Christian principles, American government was influenced by principles first used in ancient Greece and in

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R: Rome.

Question 4

In what way did ancient Athens influence the framers of the United States Constitution?

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B: The legislative branch in Athens had two main bodies.

Question 5

A republic is a form of government where

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e: elected officials represent the people.

Question 6

A bicameral legislature is made up of how many bodies?

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t: two

Question 7

Read the passage from a speech given by the Athenian leader Pericles.Our constitution does not copy the laws of neighboring states; we are rather a pattern to be imitated than imitators ourselves. Its administration favors the many instead of the few; this is why it is called democracy. If we look to the laws, they afford equal justice to all in their private differences. . . . [C]lass considerations [are not] allowed to interfere with merit; nor again does poverty bar the way, if a man is able to serve the state, he is not hindered by the obscurity of his condition. Pericles claimed that the Athenian government, unlike other Greek city-states,

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D: treated all its people fairly regardless of class.

Question 8

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

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T: The United States is a republic.

Question 9

Where did democracy begin?

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B: Greek city-states

Question 10

What was the biggest difference between government in ancient Athens and in ancient Rome?

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B: Athens allowed all citizens to vote, while Rome was a republic.

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