Greek and Roman Influences on American Government

Multiple Choice

Which phrase best describes what we are learning in this lesson?

• How ancient Greece and Rome influenced U.S. government

• How modern Europe influenced U.S. government

• How ancient China influenced U.S. government

• How the Bill of Rights was written

Multiple Choice

Which civilization used direct democracy where citizens voted on laws themselves?

• Greece

• Rome

• United States

• Egypt

Multiple Choice

In a republic, who makes the laws?

• Elected representatives

• Kings

• Everyone directly

• Judges

Multiple Choice

How did the Roman idea of separation of powers influence the structure of the U.S. government?

• It led to the creation of three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.

• It established a monarchy in the U.S.

• It allowed only one group to have all the power.

• It eliminated the need for laws.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of separation of powers?

• To stop one branch from becoming too powerful

• To make government faster

• To give all power to the president

• To get rid of the courts

Multiple Choice

Which phrase means laws apply to everyone, even leaders?

• Rule of Law

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Checks and Balances

Multiple Choice

Which is one thing you should be able to do by the end of this lesson?

• Explain how ideas from Greece and Rome show up in the U.S. government

• List all U.S. presidents

• Draw the U.S. flag

• Name every U.S. state

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a civic duty?

• Voting

• Watching TV

• Shopping

• Playing video games

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main difference between Greek democracy and the Roman Republic?

• Greek democracy allowed citizens to vote directly on laws, while the Roman Republic had elected representatives make laws.

• Greek democracy was a monarchy, while the Roman Republic was a dictatorship.

• Greek democracy had no voting, while the Roman Republic allowed everyone to vote.

• Greek democracy and the Roman Republic were both ruled by kings.

Multiple Choice

Which is part of the success criteria for this lesson?

• I can give examples of Greek and Roman ideas used today

• I can name all modern countries in Europe

• I can write the Pledge of Allegiance

• I can describe the Industrial Revolution