CG.1.1 Ancient Influences

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

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

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

In ancient Greece, the __________ was a city-state where citizens practiced self-government.

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

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

True or False? The rule of law is a principle influenced by ancient Greece.

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

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

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

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

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

The belief that government leaders must follow the law is known as the __________.

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

True or False? Ancient Greece influenced America by introducing the idea of direct democracy.

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

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

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