Democracy

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What can you infer from the fact that half the world's countries are democracies?

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Half the world's people have very little say in government

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Which civilization influenced the architecture of US Capitols?

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Romans

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Democracy originated in which society? (Options: Greek, Roman)

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Greek

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Placing limits on government allows for more....

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personal freedoms

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What is a problem with a direct democracy?

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People don't have the time to participate so actively

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How was Athenian democracy different from American democracy?

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Women couldn't participate

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Which choice best describes the Roman Republic?

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A government run by elected representatives

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How are the United States and the Roman Republic alike?

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Both have three branches.

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How did an Athenian democracy differ from a Roman republic?

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Athens people voted directly on laws; Rome had elected representatives.

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The United States government was influenced by Ancient Rome which had a multi-branch government. Choose the best description for that government.

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Republic