The Origins of Democracy

Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

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Each city-state had its own form of government.

Question 3

Because the framers of the US Constitution were concerned about citizens having too much power, they

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established a republic.

Question 4

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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equality of all citizens

Question 5

Judeo-Christian principles refer to the religious beliefs and values held in common by

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Christians and Jews.

Question 6

A republic is a form of government where

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elected officials represent the people.

Question 7

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

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Rome.

Question 8

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

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citizens to participate in government.

Question 9

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

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The legislative branch in Athens had two main bodies.

Question 10

All citizens in ancient Athens took part in government by voting in the

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General Assembly.

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