Where did democracy begin?
Greek city-states
The Assyrian Empire
The United States
The Fertile Crescent
70% got this right
A direct democracy is one in which all citizens
Vote on important decisions
Choose a strong leader to make all the laws
Elect representatives to make decisions for them
Vote in a Council of 500
22% got this right
A bicameral legislature is made up of how many bodies?
2
1
3
5
57% got this right
A republic is a form of government where
Elected officials represent the people
A chief executive makes all the decisions
All citizens take an active role in decision making
Military leaders represent the people
51% got this right
Judeo-Christian principles refer to the religious beliefs and values held in common by
Christians and Jews
Ancient Athenians and Christians
Buddhists and Jews
Christians and Muslims
63% got this right
American government was influenced by principles first used in ancient Greece as well as ancient:
Rome
Assyria
Babylon
Egypt
61% got this right
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
33% got this right
“You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great” reflects which American government principle?
Equality of all citizens
Direct democracy
Republican form of government
Separation of powers
64% got this right
Rome became a ___ at the end of the 6th century BCE?
Republic
Dictatorship
Theocracy
56% got this right
Similar to the President of the United States, a Roman ___ was elected to lead Rome and command the army.
Consul
Imam
President
Prime Minister
56% got this right
Which country has a bicameral legislature?
United States
Denmark
Israel
New Zealand
46% got this right
Both the American government and the government in Athens encourage citizens to participate in the ___ process.
Decision-making
Bicameral
City-state
Judeo-Christian
62% got this right
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 bear false witness against your neighbor
You shall not kill
You shall not steal
72% got this right
Judeo-Christian principles have also influenced American government and lawmaking. Which is not a J-C principle?
Every person must vote
Every person can choose right and wrong
Every person has a responsibility to help others in need
Every person is born with worth and dignity