Mr. Grant's Civics: 3rd Quarter Study Guide

What does the word "democracy" mean?

• rule by the government

• rule by the many

• rule by the wealthy

• rule by the people

What were the Twelve Tables in the Roman Republic and why were they important?

• The Twelve Tables were a set of dining tables used by the Roman elite of Status.

• The Twelve Tables were a collection of ancient Roman recipes for the Senators only.

• The Twelve tables were the 1st attempt to create a code of law in the Roman Republic, and they established the idea that all free citizens had a right to protection under the law.

• The Twelve Tables were a series of military strategies used by the Roman army in battle.

Which statement is TRUE about democracy in ancient Greece and in the US?

• Ancient Greece had a direct democracy, while the US has a representative democracy.

• Ancient Greece and the US have a representative government.

• The US does not allow non-tax payers to vote, but ancient Greece allowed everyone to vote.

• In ancient Greece, people did not vote, while in the US people vote.

What is TRUE about the rule of law?

• Government and only the rich have to abide by the law.

• Presidents do not have to follow the law.

• No one is above or below the law.

• The Supreme Court Justices do not have to abide by governmental laws.

This is a form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives.

• An oligarchy

• A Constitutional Monarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

Which of these is an example of a polis?

• The US

• North Korea

• Ancient Greece

• The British Commonwealth

This is the equal division of the three US branches of government.

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and balances

• A dictatorship

This is a system of government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions about the laws for the people.

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

John volunteers as a poll worker during elections in his community. This is an example of _______.

• Representative Government

• Individual Worth

• Direct Democracy

• Civic Participation

According to the Judeo-Christian principles, every person has value and inheritably embodies dignity. What is this a definition of?

• A republic

• Freedom

• Individual worth

• Civic Partipation