Influences on U.S. Government base

Which ancient civilization heavily influenced the formation of the U.S. government?

• Ancient China

• Ancient Greece

• Medieval England

• Ancient Egypt

What does the Greek term 'polis' translate to in English?

• Government

• Nation

• City

• Community

Which city-state in ancient Greece was known for its democratic form of government?

• Mycenae

• Athens

• Corinth

• Sparta

How did the concept of a constitution from ancient Greece influence the United States?

• It discouraged public participation

• It promoted the idea of a single ruler

• It supported the division of states into independent entities

• It introduced the idea of written laws and government limitations

What was a major reason for the adoption of republicanism in ancient Rome?

• Cultural diversity

• Size of the empire

• Religious beliefs

• Economic reasons

Which concept introduced by Rome involves dividing government power into different branches?

• Centralization

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

• Oligarchy

What is the primary function of the legislative branch in the U.S. as influenced by Roman governance?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To elect the president

• To write and pass laws

Which Roman concept ensures that no branch of government can dominate the others?

• Imperial rule

• Direct democracy

• Checks and balances

• Republicanism

Which is a right granted to a citizen of the United States?

• The right to vote.

• The right to watch TV.

• The right to eat in the cafeteria.

• The right to use the sidewalk.

Obeying the law is

• a right

• a responsibility

• both a right and a responsibility

• neither a right nor a responsibility