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Which idea did the United States borrow from ancient Greece? a) Representative government b) written constitution c) Separation of powers d) Codified laws
b) written constitution
The concept of a written constitution can be traced back to: a) Ancient Greece b) Ancient Rome c) England d) The Middle Ages
a) ancient Greece
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
b) rule of law
Which Judeo-Christian principle emphasizes the dignity and value of every person? a) Justice b) Rule of law c) Individual worth d) Personal responsibility
c) individual worth
The term republicanism means: a) Government ruled by one leader b) Citizens elect representatives to govern for them c) All people vote directly on all issues d) Government led by religious officials
b) Citizens elect representatives to govern for them
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
b) Obeying laws and serving on juries
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
b) City-state where citizens practiced self-government
Which ancient civilization most influenced the U.S. principle of separation of powers? a) Greece b) Rome c) England d) Mesopotamia
b) Rome
Which principle is shared by ancient Greece and the United States? a) Direct democracy b) Equality under the law c) Separation of church and state d) Voting rights for all people
b) equality under the law
True or False? Ancient Greece influenced America by introducing the idea of direct democracy.
TRUE
True or False? Ancient Rome influenced America by promoting the idea of civic participation and republicanism.
TRUE
True or False? The Judeo-Christian tradition did not influence American government in any way.
FALSE
True or False? Both Greece and Rome emphasized the importance of citizens participating in government.
TRUE
True or False? The rule of law is a principle influenced by ancient Greece.
FALSE
In ancient Greece, the __________ was a city-state where citizens practiced self-government.
polis
The U.S. principle of representative government comes from ancient __________.
Rome
