iCivics: A Dive Into Democracy

What did the Founding Fathers study when creating the government?

• Different philosophies

• Native American and British governments

• History books

• All of the above

What was the population of Athens?

• 250,000-300,000

• 30,000-40,000

• 5,000

• None of the above

What type of government did Athens form?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

Who could be a citizen in ancient Athens?

• Women

• Slaves

• Children

• Free males, 18 or older, with Athenian parents

Citizens voted on laws in the Assembly by (a)   .

How were people chosen to be on the Council of 500?

• Being a woman

• Being elected

• Being a slave

• Chosen by lottery

What was the purpose of the Council of 500?

• To make laws without the Assembly

• To debate proposed laws

• To serve as a jury

• To enforce the rule of law

In Athens, (a)   had to follow the laws.

How were legal cases decided in Athens?

• By a judge

• By a jury

• By the Assembly

• By the Council of 500

What influenced the Founding Fathers when designing the United States government?

• Ancient Athens

• Ancient India

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient China