Foundations of American Democracy

What does it mean that Greece had a “flawed democracy”?

• Only male landowners were allowed to vote.

• The king still had more power than anyone else.

• Women were allowed to vote, but slaves were not.

• The branches of the government made poor decisions.

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Which of the following was an early document that forced the King of England to follow the written laws of the land?

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta

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How did the government of the Roman Republic differ from that of the United States? Choose all that apply.

• There were two heads of government rather than one.

• The military held more power than the civil government.

• Laws were made by the executive branch, not by a legislature.

• The law allowed rule by dictators in certain situations.

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Which factor made the Roman Republic somewhat un-democratic?

• The Republic only lasted for about 500 years.

• All citizens had equal rights under the law.

• The upper class had more influence over political decisions.

• The Republic was constantly at war.

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In a representative democracy, citizens

• vote directly for laws.

• vote for people who make laws.

• must be landowners to vote.

• may not vote for relatives.

The word democracy literally means ​ (a)  

• rule by the people.
• rule by the states
• rule by Congress
• rule by the President

Which of the following statements accurately describes a founding principle of the U.S. government?

• 1. The Supreme Court has the right to declare laws unconstitutional.

• The president is more powerful than the Congress.

• 1. The government is limited to the powers the people grant it.

• The states are all equal in the number of representatives they have.