Foundations of Government Review

Women were expected to run the Senate in Athens, and in modern governments they are not allowed to  serve in the government.

• True

• False

Only the Council of 500 in Athens and the House of Representatives in the US are allowed to vote.

• True

• False

Both the US & Athenian governments encourage citizens to participate in the decision-making process.

• True

• False

Everyone is created equal and is allowed to vote in the US & Athenian government.

• True

• False

A form of democracy in which all citizens can participate directly/firsthand in the government and decision-making process.

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Military Democracy

• Constitutional Democracy

A form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to represent them in government and govern on their behalf.

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Democratic Monarchy

• Constitutional Democracy

The division of power among the branches of government. Example: Ancient Rome had 2 consuls & the Senate. The United States has the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches.

• Written Constitution

• Martial Law

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law

The idea that laws apply evenly to everyone and that nobody is above the law.

• Written Constitution

• Martial Law

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law

A temporary handing over of government authority during a severe emergency to the military or a dictator.

• Written Constitution

• Martial Law

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law

A single written document that explicitly creates government institutions, defines the scope of government power, and guarantees certain civil liberties. Examples include the United States Constitution & the Magna Carta.

• Written Constitution

• Martial Law

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law