End of Year Test Review

Which political activity in ancient Greece was a foundation for the democratic government of the United States?

• citizen voted in elections

• monarchs rules with unlimited power

• religious leaders decided policy issues

• wealthy citizens controlled the legislature

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SS.6.C.1.1

In which way was the ancient Greek polis system similar to the government system in the United States?

• the people made all laws

• the people held the political power

• each polis allowed all residents to vote

• each polis selected representatives in the same way

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SS.6.C.1.1

Which principle of the United States' democracy comes from ancient Greece?

• the right to vote

• the freedom of speech

• the right to a fair and speedy trial

• the separation of religion and state

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SS.6.C.1.1

Read the following information and answer the question below: Ancient Greece was the first civilization to develop a government based on democracy. The word democracy is taken from the word demokratia, which means rule by the entire body of citizens. Ancient Greece was the first to use an assembly of citizens to help create and approve laws that all citizens would follow. Which branch of the United States government most resembles the assembly described above?

• the executive branch

• the federal branch

• the judicial branch

• the legislative branch

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SS.6.C.1.1

Which idea did the Roman government contribute to democracy?

• freedom of speech

• separation of powers

• citizens voting on laws

• separation of religion and state

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SS.C.6.1.2

Which principle of government was supported by leaders of the Roman Republic with the placement of the Twelve Tables in the Roman Forum in 450 BCE?

• rule of law

• direct democracy

• equal voting rights

• checks and balances

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SS.C.6.1.2

Which democratic principle was practiced in the Roman Republic?

• direct democracy

• two-party government

• single-party government

• representative democracy

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SS.C.6.1.2

Why was the Roman government an important model for the Founding Fathers of the United States?

• The roman government inspired them to crate term limits.

• The Roman government inspired them to create a tax system.

• The Roman government inspired them to create a federal capital.

• The Roman government inspired them to create three branches of government.

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SS.C.6.1.2

Read the following information and answer the question below.

The Founding Fathers were impressed by the governments of ancient Greece and Rome. They created the U.S. Constitution that established a government that shared characteristics of these two ancient systems.

Based on the information, which form of government did the Founding Fathers choose for the United States?

• limited democracy

• democratic republic

• absolute monarchy

• constitutional democracy

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SS.6.C.2.1

Which political principle of the Roman Republic is present in modern-day U.S. government?

• equality

• federalism

• direct democracy

• representative government

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SS.6.C.2.1