Unit 3 1.1 Quiz

Which of these features of American government was influenced by the Athenian Assembly?

• The two-year term for Representatives

• Citizens debating and voting on policies

• The President's role as Commander in Chief

• The Supreme Court's power of judicial review

Athens is known as the birthplace of ________ form of government.

• Olympic

• Oligarchic

• Republican

• Democratic

What form of government did ancient Sparta have?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

The Greek Polis is comparable to American self-governing ________.

• Apple pie

• States

• Corporations

• Federal government

What is republicanism?

• A form of government where the state is ruled by representatives of the citizen body

• A system where a king or queen rules the country

• A type of government where the military holds power

• A form of government where religious leaders control the state

Which of these is an example of the rule of law?

• The king can imprison anyone he wants for any reason.

• Politicians can break the law if it helps them win an election.

• Only certain groups of people have to pay taxes.

• A government official is punished for stealing money, even though she is powerful.

How does the United States government's separation of powers work?

• Power is divided between the federal government and the state governments.

• The government is divided into the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, each with its own responsibilities.

• The President has the most power, but Congress and the courts can limit his power in emergencies.

• Each state has its own independent government that does not answer to the national government.

What did the executive branch of government look like in ancient Rome?

• It was led by a king who inherited his position.

• It was led by a dictator who held total power.

• It was led by two consuls who served as chief executives.

• It was led by a council of elders.

Which of these Judeo-Christian values is most closely related to the concept of fairness?

• Justice

• Individual worth

• Personal responsibility

• Rule of law

Which of these best describes the influence of the Judeo-Christian tradition on American government?

• The U.S. is officially a Christian nation with laws based on the Bible.

• The government is required to favor Christians over people of other religions.

• Judeo-Christian values like justice and individual worth have influenced American laws and principles.

• The Ten Commandments are part of the U.S. Constitution.