The Origins of Democracy
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Where did democracy begin?
Greek city-states
the Fertile Crescent
The United States
The Assyrian Empire
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A direct democracy is one in which all citizens
Vote on important decisions
Elect representatives to make decisions for them
Choose a strong leader to make all the laws
Vote in a Council of 500
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A bicameral legislature is made up of how many bodies?
2
1
3
5
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A republic is a form of government where
Elected officials represent the people
All citizens take an active role in decision making
Military leaders represent the people
A chief executive makes all the decisions
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Judeo-Christian principles refer to the religious beliefs and values held in common by
Christians and Jews
Christians and Muslims
Buddhists and Jews
Ancient Athenians and Christians
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American government was influenced by principles first used in ancient Greece as well as ancient:
Rome
Egypt
Babylon
Assyria
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Among ancient democracy influences, what else helped shape the U.S. government?
Judeo-Christian principles
British imperialism
Middle Eastern monarch rule
The fall of Sparta
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“You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great” reflects which American government principle?
Equality of all citizens
Republican form of government
Direct democracy
Separation of powers
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Rome became a ___ at the end of the 6th century BCE?
Republic
Dictatorship
Theocracy
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Similar to the President of the United States, a Roman ___ was elected to lead Rome and command the army.
Consul
President
Prime Minister
Imam
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Which country has a bicameral legislature?
United States
Denmark
Israel
New Zealand
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Both the American government and the government in Athens encourage citizens to participate in the ___ process.
Decision-making
Bicameral
Judeo-Christian
City-state
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The Ten Commandments have influenced American government and lawmaking. Which is not a Commandment?
You shall not utilize anything other than a bicameral legislature
You shall not kill
You shall not steal
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor
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Judeo-Christian principles have also influenced American government and lawmaking. Which is not a J-C principle?
Every person must vote
Every person is born with worth and dignity
Every person can choose right and wrong
Every person has a responsibility to help others in need
