1.1 Greek, Roman, & Judeo-Christian Influences

Which of the following aspects of America's governmental system were NOT influenced by ancient Rome?

• Republicanism

• Representative Democracy

• Personal Responsibility

• Rule of Law

A government with a representative democracy and a written constitution

• limited monarchy

• self-government

• constitutional monarchy

• constitutional republic

The United States of America is a

• autocracy

• oligarchy

• representative democracy

• direct democracy

Which ancient culture had a legislative body, known as the senate, made up of members of the wealthy class?

• Ancient Greece
• Ancient Egypt
• Ancient Rome
• Ancient China

Which system of government involves citizens voting for leaders who decide laws and govern for them?

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Representative Democracy
• Autocracy

Which system of government involves citizens voting on laws and taking turns serving as leaders in the government?

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Direct Democracy
• Theocracy

Which of these democratic concepts did NOT exist in ancient Greece?

• voting rights

• federalism

• legislative bodies

• written laws

Which principle of the United States government is more similar to ancient Rome than ancient Athens?

• All people living in the country are equal

• State laws can conflict with federal laws

• Leaders are elected by, and must answer to, citizens

• Citizens directly participate in their own government.

What is one way Judeo-Christian values influenced the US government?

• Founding Fathers ended freedom of religion

• Founding Fathers ended separation of church and state

• Founding Fathers were influenced by religion in their writings, but did not permit an official religion

• Founding Fathers created an official religion for the US

Which of the following is NOT a Judeo-Christian ideal?

• Justice

• Rule by the People

• Individual Worth

• Personal Accountability