Chapter 1 Test

1. Which of the following civilizations is credited with the invention of the democracy?

• Ancient Rome
• United Stated

• England

• Ancient Greece (Athens)

 Which of the following civilizations is credited with the establishment of a 

          Republican form of government?

• Greeks

• Romans

• United States

• England

    A direct democracy means that…

• only government officials make decisions.
• citizens elect representatives to make decisions.
• citizens directly participate in decision-making.
• decisions are made by a small group of elites.

An indirect democracy means that...

• An indirect democracy means that decisions are made by a single ruler without citizen input.
• An indirect democracy means that citizens have no role in the decision-making process.
• An indirect democracy means that citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them.
• An indirect democracy means that citizens vote directly on every issue.

    How did the Enlightenment spark a change in the way people interacted with governments?

• The Enlightenment promoted absolute monarchy as the ideal form of government.
• The Enlightenment encouraged individuals to challenge authority and seek greater involvement in governance.
• People became indifferent to political matters during the Enlightenment.
• The Enlightenment discouraged public debate about governance.

How did the signing of the Magna Carta change England?

• It limited the powers of the monarchy and established the rule of law.
• It established a new religion in England.
• It had no significant impact on governance.
• It granted absolute power to the king.

Which of the following was not a provision within the English Bill of Rights?

• Citizens had to be given a reason for imprisonment

• King couldn't suspend laws

• No cruel and unusual punishment

• Citizens had the right to vote

In what way is the government’s legislative power demonstrated?

• Enforcing/Executing Laws

• Judging/Assessing Laws

• Creating/Constructing Laws

• Regulating/Adjusting Laws

In what ways is the government's judicial power demonstrated?

• Enforcing/Executing Laws

• Judging/Assessing Laws

• Creating/Constructing Laws

• Regulating/Adjusting Laws

In what way is the government’s executive power demonstrated?

• • Enforcing/Executing Laws

• Judging/Assessing Laws

• • Creating/Constructing Laws

• • Regulating/Adjusting Laws