What do you know about civics?

Where did democracy originate?

• Rome

• Athens

• Sparta

What type of democracy was practiced in Ancient Athens?

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Constitutional Democracy

Who could participate in Athenian democracy?

• All residents

• Male citizens only

• Women and men equally

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What was a limitation of Athenian democracy?

• Only the wealthy could vote

• Women, slaves, and non-citizens were excluded

• Citizens were not allowed to debate

How did Greek democracy influence modern governments?

• It introduced the idea of citizen participation

• It implemented a bicameral legislature

• It abolished the concept of monarchy

What type of government did Rome have before becoming an empire?

• Republic

• Democracy

• Monarchy

Who were the leaders in the Roman Republic?

• Senators and Consuls

• Emperors

• Kings

What was the role of the Roman Senate?

• To advise and create laws

• To declare wars

• To serve as the executive branch

How were leaders chosen in the Roman Republic?

• By birthright

• Through elections

• By the military

What modern concept was inspired by the Roman Republic?

• Checks and Balances

• Executive Orders

• Universal Suffrage