Athens Democracy

Which ancient civilization's ideals influenced the development of the American democratic republic?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient China

What does the Rule of Law ensure in the United States?

• All laws are publicly accessible, equally enforced, and independently judged

• The government can act above the law

• Only certain individuals are held accountable

• Laws are created by the government without public input

What is a similarity between a U.S. state and an ancient Greek polis?

• Both have an urban center and surrounding land

• Both are governed by a king

• Both have a single centralized government

• Both have no written laws

Who is credited with the idea of Rule of Law in ancient Greece?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

• Herodotus

Based on the text what are the similarities between the U.S. Constitution and The Constitution of the Athenians?

• Both establish a framework for government structure and citizen rights.

• Both documents are based on religious texts.

• Both focus solely on economic regulations.

• Both allow for the ruler to change laws at will.

How was the original U.S. voting system similar to that of Athens?

• Both allowed only certain citizens to vote

• Both allowed women to vote

• Both had no age restrictions for voting

• Both allowed slaves to vote

How did the Greek model of self-government influence the structure of the new United States government?

• It encouraged the establishment of a monarchy.

• It inspired the creation of a system where citizens have a voice in government.

• It led to the development of a theocratic government.

• It resulted in a government where only military leaders could hold office.

Based on the context of the reading, what influence did Aristotle's belief about natural law have on the U.S. legal system?

• It led to the creation of laws based solely on religious doctrine.

• It established the idea that laws should align with a higher justice in nature.

• It resulted in the elimination of written laws in favor of oral traditions.

• It promoted the concept of laws being adaptable to individual leaders' preferences.

What is the significance of a written constitution as influenced by ancient Greek practices.

• It allows for laws to be interpreted differently by each leader.

• It provides a common standard and clear processes for governance.

• It ensures that only the wealthy can participate in government.

• It eliminates the need for a judicial system.

Based on the reading, evaluate the impact of the Greek voting system on the original U.S. voting system.

• It led to the inclusion of women and slaves in the voting process.

• It inspired the idea of a representative democracy where officials are elected.

• It resulted in the creation of the Electoral College.

• It established a system where every citizen votes directly for the president.