Roots of Government review

What is a Greek city state with its own government?

• Polis

• Senate

• California

• Republic

The fact that the state of Florida has its own laws and local government is reflective of which Greek idea?

• Senate

• Republic

• Polis

• Separation of Powers

What type of democracy did ancient Greece have?

• Republican

• Federal

• Direct

• Representative

Our founding fathers believed that we as a society were responsible for helping ourselves. Which Judeo Christian ideal most closely resembles this idea.

• self identifying

• personal responsibility

• written constitution

• self help guru

The Judeo Christian concept of "laws of god" most closely resembles which established system of laws of our current govenrment?

• Civil law

• Natural law

• federal law

• state law

Which answer supports the idea that no one is above the law?

• written constitution

• polis

• rule of law

• Personal responsibility

A document that lays out the framework of our government, and clearly identifies which branch has what power is known as?

• bill

• declaration

• proclamation

• constitution

Which document is the most influenced by John Locke's ideas of natural rights?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of independence

• Federalist Papers

• Virginia Bill of Rights

An agreement between the leader of a country and the people of that country to provide them with public services in exchange for their obedience and loyalty is defined as what?

• Social Contract

• natural rights

• religious freedoms

• popular sovereignty

The idea that everyone has the right to a fair trial if they are accused of a crime is known as what?

• equality of mankind

• limited government

• natural rights

• due process of law