WorksheetsDemocracy
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What can you infer from the fact that half the world's countries are democracies?
a)
Half the world can vote in US elections
b)
Half the world's people have very little say in government
2.
Which civilization influenced the architecture of US Capitols?
a)
Phoenicians
b)
Romans
3.
Democracy originated in which society?
a)
Greek
b)
Roman
4.
Placing limits on government allows for more....
a)
crime reduction
b)
military strength
c)
personal freedoms
d)
economic restrictions
5.
What is a problem with a direct democracy?
a)
People aren't mature enough to govern themselves
b)
People don't have the time to participate so actively
c)
They tend to favor the wealthy
d)
Women don't have rights
6.
How was Athenian democracy different from America democracy?
a)
Citizens were not allowed to serve on juries
b)
Women couldn't participate
7.
Which choice best describes the Roman Republic?
a)
A dictatorship run by an emperor
b)
A government run by elected representatives
8.
How are the United States and the Roman Republic alike?
a)
Both have three branches
b)
Both allow all citizens to vote
9.
How did an Athenian democracy differ from a Roman republic?
a)
Athens elected representatives; Rome people voted directly on laws.
b)
Athens people voted directly on laws; Rome had elected representatives
10.
The United States government was influenced by Ancient Rome which had a multi-branch government. Choose the best description for that government.
a)
Republic
b)
Monarchy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Totalitarian
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