Principles of American Government

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The idea that only a few people should rule is known as

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oligarchy

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Why did Athens turn to democracy as a form of government?

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Because many people in ancient Athens resented that the few nobles who ruled behaved like tyrants.

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Reforms allowed people with limited means, such as farmers, to participate directly in their ________ by passing laws and electing officials in a general assembly.

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government

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The best way to promote _________ was to open up political participation for rich merchants and poor farmers alike.

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the common good

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In the Roman Republic, citizens elected others on their behalf to act as representatives for them called

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the Senate

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The government in the early republic consisted of...

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a Senate and two separate popular assemblies

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Which of the following accurately defines rule of law? Options: "We are a nation of laws, not of men."; "No one is above the law, no one is below the law."; "Everyone is held accountable to the law."; all of the above; none of these

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all of the above

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How long did Roman senators serve?

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For LIFE

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Government in which citizens have the right to elect officials

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republic