Quiz on Ancient Civilizations and Political Concepts

Which ancient civilization influenced America's constitutional republic in areas such as civic participation and legislative bodies?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient China

• Ancient India

What is the principle under which all persons and institutions are accountable to laws?

• Democracy

• Rule of Law

• Natural Rights

• Civic Virtue

What is the term for participation in issues of public concern?

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Republicanism

• Civic Participation

Which philosopher is known for his belief in natural rights and social contract?

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Aristotle

• John Locke

• Plato

What is a form of government where citizens choose their representatives and leaders?

• Republicanism

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What is the principle of government that allows each branch to limit the power of the other branches?

• Natural Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Civic Virtue

• Checks and Balances

What is the term for the basic principles and laws of a nation that determine the powers and duties of the government?

• Constitution

• Legislative Bodies

• Democracy

• Polis

Which amendment guarantees freedom of religion, press, assembly, speech, and the right to petition the government?

• 3rd Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 4th Amendment

What is the concept that every individual is born equal and entitled to the same set of basic rights?

• Religious Liberty

• Natural Law

• Equality of Mankind

• Civic Virtue

What is the term for a government that has been limited in power by a constitution?

• Totalitarianism

• Absolute Monarchy

• Limited Government

• Oligarchy