Topic 4: Ancient Influences on our Government

   The modern U.S. Constitution created a(n) _____, in contrast to the government of ancient Athens.

•       monarchy

•    oligarchy

•      republic

• direct democracy

The diagram below shows the impact of an important tradition.

Which of the following phrases BEST completes the diagram above?

• Voting rights

• Separation of Powers

• 1. Ethical ideas of justice

• Representative government

Use the quote below to answer the following question.

Our government does not copy the laws of our neighbors. Instead, it serves as an example to them. We are called a democracy because our government is in the hands of the many and not the few…

Pericles, the leader of ancient Athens, 430 B.C.

How did the idea mentioned in this quote influence the founding of America’s constitutional republic? 

• It influenced the creation of a system of checks and balances

• It influenced the creation of an autocratic leader that has all political power

• It influenced the creation of a representative democracy form of government

• It influenced the creation of a direct democracy where citizens have the final say

Which government was a direct democracy?

• Athens

• Rome

Ancient Athens was the birth place of all of:

• Humanity

• Democracy

• Theater

• Philosophy

A government with a representative democracy and a written constitution

• limited monarchy

• self-government

• constitutional monarchy

• constitutional republic

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

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

• Republicanism

• Representative Democracy

• Personal Responsibility

• Rule of Law