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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.
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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.
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Where did democracy begin?

A
the Fertile Crescent
B
Greek city-states
C
the United States
D
the Assyrian Empire
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All citizens in ancient Athens took part in government by voting in the

A
Senate.
B
Council of 500.
C
General Assembly.
D
legislative branch.
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Read the passage.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.Which principle of American government is reflected in this passage from the Bible?

A
republican form of government
B
direct democracy
C
separation of powers
D
equality of all citizens
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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

A
share the same beliefs.
B
follow the leadership of a dictator.
C
hold annual elections.
D
allow for a diversity of opinions.
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Because the framers of the US Constitution were concerned about citizens having too much power, they

A
banned citizens from voting.
B
organized a system of consuls and magistrates.
C
established a republic.
D
created a system of independently governed city-states.
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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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In what way did ancient Athens influence the framers of the United States Constitution?

A
All Athenians were allowed to vote.
B
The legislative branch in Athens had two main bodies.
C
The Council of 500 made all major decisions.
D
Laws were made by the chief executive.
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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.

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