Unit 2-4 Historical Influences on American Government

Open Ended

Where might you have heard the terms like 'checks and balances,' 'social contract,' or 'natural rights' before?

Multiple Choice

Which ancient civilizations are known for influencing the principles of American government?

• Ancient Athens and the Roman Republic

• Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia

• China and India

• Persia and Babylon

Open Ended

What historical influences shaped the Founders' ideas about government?

Open Ended

How did the ideas from Enlightenment philosophers and documents like the Magna Carta influence the design of the U.S. Constitution?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of direct democracy in Ancient Athens?

• Only free men could vote

• All residents could vote

• Citizens gathered at public meetings to vote

• Women and enslaved people could vote

Multiple Choice

Which type of democracy most closely resembles the government of the United States?

• Direct democracy

• Absolute monarchy

• Representative democracy

• Oligarchy

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is another name for a representative democracy.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ideas from Ancient Rome influenced the Founders of the United States?

• The veto and division of powers

• Absolute monarchy

• Direct democracy for all citizens

• Unlimited power for leaders

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains why the population of Ancient Rome was not fully represented in its government?

• Only free men were citizens and could vote.

• Women and slaves could vote.

• All citizens, regardless of class, could vote.

• The Senate was elected by all citizens.

Multiple Select

Which structures of Rome’s government characterized it as a republic? Select all that apply.

• Citizens elected Tribunes that could veto decisions.

• The government had checks to prevent one person from becoming too powerful.

• Leaders inherited their positions from their families.

• Citizenship was determined by whether the person's son was free or enslaved.

Open Ended

Describe two ways the Magna Carta influenced modern democratic governments.

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The Enlightenment emphasized reason, individual liberty, and the protection of

.

Open Ended

How did John Locke’s ideas about government differ from those of most European leaders at the time?

Multiple Choice

Which Enlightenment idea led to the creation of multiple branches of government in the United States?

• Natural Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Due Process

• Right to a speedy trial

Open Ended

Explain how Enlightenment ideas contributed to the Founders' understanding of government and the rights of the governed.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following historical documents or societies influenced the Founders' ideas about government by introducing the concept of fair treatment under the law?

• Ancient Athens

• Roman Republic

• Magna Carta

• Enlightenment philosophers

Open Ended

How do you think the principles from ancient Athens, the Roman Republic, the Magna Carta, and the Enlightenment continue to shape modern American government?

Multiple Choice

Which historical documents and periods are mentioned as influences on American government in this lesson?

• Ancient Athens, Roman Republic, Magna Carta, Enlightenment

• French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Magna Carta, Enlightenment

• Ancient Egypt, Roman Empire, Bill of Rights, Enlightenment

• Ancient Greece, Roman Empire, Declaration of Independence, Enlightenment