SS.7.CG.1.3 & SS.7.CG.1.4 Influences

Which statement identifies an important influence of ancient Greece on the founders of the American constitutional republic?

• The founders adopted democratic principles.

• The founders based their laws on ethical ideas of justice.

• The founders established a representative form of government.

• The founders created a government with a separation of powers.

Which characteristic did the government of the city-state of Athens in ancient Greece share with the government of ancient Rome?

• republicanism

• civic participation

• separation of powers

• representative government

The statement below was sent by George Washington to John Burgoyne, a leading British general, during the American Revolution: "The associated armies in America act from the noblest motives, liberty. These same principles [inspired] the arms of Rome in the days of her glory..." Which conclusion can be drawn from this statement?

• The ancient Romans believed all individuals were equal in the eyes of God.

• Washington hoped to make himself as powerful as the emperors of ancient Rome.

• Washington was inspired by the example of ancient Romans who defended republicanism.

• The Romans created a separation of powers to protect their form of republican government.

The table below shows a comparison of two different systems of government. Which information completes the table?

• The popular assemblies include women, slaves and foreign residents.

• The popular assemblies make the most important decisions in Rome.

• The popular assemblies claim that human laws come directly from God.

• The popular assemblies elect consuls and other officials to make decisions.

Which characteristic was shared by ancient Rome and the Judeo-Christian tradition?

• respect for the rule of law

• government based on majority vote

• a separation of powers in government

• willingness to sacrifice one's life for the city-state

The Declaration of Independence (1776) included the following statement: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men ... are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights ..." Which of America's founding ideas was expressed in this statement?

• rule of law

• natural rights

• due process of law

• limited government

Which example illustrates Montesquieu’s idea of the separation of powers?

• Citizens of the United States choose many of their public officials in elections.

• The state government of Florida has a governor, state legislature and state court system.

• Individual rights to life, liberty and property are guaranteed by natural law.

• People have the right to overthrow an unjust government.

The statement below is an excerpt from Magna Carta (1215). Which right was guaranteed in this excerpt from Magna Carta?

• no taxation without representation

• freedom of the press

• freedom of religion

• trial by jury

What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• It limited the King’s authority.

• It guaranteed the right to a trial by jury.

• It introduced colonial self-government.

• It established religious liberty as a protected right.

Which document confirmed the rights of English subjects after the overthrow of James II in the Glorious Revolution?

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• Montesquieu’s Spirit of the Laws