1.1 Understanding America's Constitutional Influences

What did the ancient Greeks believe citizens should do?

• Only work in government

• Actively participate in their government

• Stay out of government matters

• Only serve in the military

What form of government did ancient Rome have?

• Republican form of government

• Theocracy

• Direct democracy

• Monarchy

What is one principle that the Judeo-Christian tradition emphasized?

• Justice and the rule of law

• Only priests can govern

• Governments should control religion

• Might makes right

What type of democracy did ancient Greece practice?

• Representative democracy

• Autocracy

• Direct democracy

• Oligarchy

Which of the following did the Romans introduce that influenced America?

• The concept of separation of powers

• The idea that only men can vote

• A belief in a single god

• The use of chariots in warfare

What does the rule of law mean?

• Laws do not apply to government officials

• Everyone is subject to the same laws

• Only the king is above the law

• Laws are made by the strongest

How is America's democracy similar to ancient Rome?

• It is a direct democracy

• It is a monarchy

• It is an oligarchy

• It is a representative democracy

What did legislative bodies in ancient Greece do?

• Built monuments

• Focused on military conquest

• Served as religious leaders

• Made decisions on behalf of the people

Which ethical idea from the Judeo-Christian tradition influenced America?

• The divine right of kings

• Individual worth and personal responsibility

• The caste system

• Worship of multiple gods

What is a key term to remember from ancient Greece's influence on America?

• Civic participation

• Feudalism

• Divine monarchy

• Centralized power