Principles of American Government

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

• monarchy

• democracy

• oligarchy

• republic

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

• Because it was the farmers demanded

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

• Because society also was divided into social classes based on wealth rather than birth.

Rule of law is based on .....

• a citizen can only be prosecuted for an act that is clearly defined by law

• no individual, government agency, or corporate entity is above the law

• laws must be based on universally understood principles of fairness, morality, and justice

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

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

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

• the representatives

• the Senate

• the Twelve Tables

• the Roman Forum

The government in the early republic consisted of...

• a Senate and two separate popular assemblies

• a Senate and a popular assembly

• two Senates and a popular assembly

• two Senates and two joint popular assemblies

The function of the Senate was to offer advice about _____.

• governing

• war

• people

• laws

Which of the following accurately defines rule of law?

• "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

How long do senators serve?

• 1 year

• 10 year

• 5 years

• For LIFE