Understanding Democracy: Democracy in Action

Democracy began in _ as a direct democracy.

(a)  

In Rome, democracy was _, where officials were elected.

(a)  

The _ was the first written constitution in European history.

(a)  

The English Bill of Rights was signed in _ and limited the king's power.

(a)  

The American Revolution led to the creation of the _, a document emphasizing individual rights.

In which city did democracy first begin?

• Rome

• London

• Athens

• Paris

What type of democracy did Rome have?

• Direct

• Representative

• Monarchial

• Oligarchic

What document was signed in 1215 to limit the king’s power in England?

• U.S. Constitution

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

Which event involved American colonists declaring independence from Britain?

• French Revolution

• American Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• Roman Revolution

Which country has a parliamentary system similar to Great Britain?

• Mexico

• United States

• Canada

• Brazil