The concept of a written constitution can be traced back to: a) Ancient Greece b) Ancient Rome c) England d) The Middle Ages

True or False? The Judeo-Christian tradition did not influence American government in any way.

The polis in ancient Greece was a: a) Military strategy b) City-state where citizens practiced self-government c) Written code of laws d) Legislative branch

Which idea did the United States borrow from ancient Greece?                                        a) Representative government b) written constitution c) Separation of powers d) Codified laws

Which Judeo-Christian principle emphasizes the dignity and value of every person? a) Justice b) Rule of law c) Individual worth d) Personal responsibility

Which feature of the U.S. government is influenced by ancient Rome? a) Direct voting on every issue b) Rule of law c) The polis system d) Trial by ordeal

True or False? Ancient Rome influenced America by promoting the idea of civic participation and republicanism.

Which ancient civilization most influenced the U.S. principle of separation of powers? a) Greece b) Rome c) England d) Mesopotamia

True or False? Both Greece and Rome emphasized the importance of citizens participating in government.

Which of the following U.S. principles reflects the Judeo-Christian idea of personal responsibility? a) Freedom of religion b) Obeying laws and serving on juries c) Checks and balances d) Judicial review

The U.S. principle of representative government comes from ancient __________.

The Judeo-Christian idea of __________ stresses treating others fairly and equally.

Ancient Greece influenced the U.S. system by introducing the idea of __________, where citizens vote directly on decisions.