Which institution today is most similar to a polis in ancient Greece?

What characteristic was shared by both ancient Rome and the Judeo-Christian tradition? 

Which characteristic did the government of the city-state in Athens in ancient Greece share with the government of ancient Rome?

The passage below comes from the Judeo-Christian tradition. "Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act." Which ethical idea is being described? 

In Ancient Rome, there were two consuls, an Assembly, and judges who oversee courts. In the modern United States, there is an executive branch, a legislative branch, and a judicial branch. Which major influence does this show from Ancient Rome?

Which of the following influences from both Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome involves people being involved in their government through voting, participating in town meetings, and staying informed on issues?

Which of the following influences from Ancient Greece involves the government having written rules that explains what it can and cannot do?

Which of the following best matches Enlightenment thinker John Locke’s concept of “natural rights?”

Which example best demonstrates
Montesquieu’s concept of “separation of powers”?

According to John Locke, which of the following is the main role of government?

Based on the following quote, which conclusion can be drawn about how Enlightenment ideas are reflected in the American government? "The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, which obliges everyone: and reason, which is that law, teaches all mankind, who will but consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions."

What Enlightenment idea is represented by the headline represented in the picture?

Which example best demonstrates Montesquieu’s concept of “separation of powers?”

Which statement from the Declaration of Independence  reflects the Enlightenment ideas of natural law as expressed by Locke?

“We the People of the United States…do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

“That the legislative, executive, and judicial department shall be separate and distinct…”

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed…with certain unalienable right that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

“That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among men, deriving their powers from the Consent of the Governed…”

Which of the founding principles found below is based on he idea that people must be guaranteed the freedom to practice any religion.

Which of the founding principles listed below is based on the idea that government must follow the correct legal procedures when someone is accused of a crime?

Which of the founding principles listed below is based on the idea that government should be structured in such a way that it cannot become too powerful.

1. Which two ancient cultures influenced the ideal of civic participation in the United States systems of government?

1. In Ancient Rome, there were two consuls, an Assembly, and judges who oversee courts. In the modern United States, there is an executive branch, a legislative branch, and a judicial branch. Which major influence does this show from Ancient Rome?

1. Which of the following influences from Ancient Greece involves the government having written rules that explains what it can and cannot do?

Which of the following levels of government best shows the influence of the Greek polis?

1. Which of the following influences from Ancient Rome involves electing representatives to make decisions and laws on your behalf?

What did many American colonists use Thomas Paine's Common Sense to justify?

Which historical document may have inspired the principle being represented in the image?

Which phrase best complete picture diagram?

Which of the following combinations are most similar to each other?

The English Bill of Rights influenced which of the following principles found in the U.S. Constitution?

The Mayflower Compact influenced which of the following ideas?

Which of the choices limit the power of government by holding officials accountable?

Enlightenment thinker and philosopher Montesquieu believed in...

What is the ideology of governing a nation as a republic with an emphasis on having elected officials represent the needs of the citizens?

The ways in which a person becomes involved in their government at the national, state and local levels. Examples of this could be participating in volunteer work, voting in elections, attending a protest or civic meeting and running for office

What is a feature of U.S. government that divides government into three separate branches (departments) each with their own specific powers and responsibilities?

What is a founding principle of the United States that says no one is above the law, not even the president?

A city-state in ancient Greece that was ruled by the people and where the government collected taxes to provide services for the people?

A system that allows each branch of government to check the actions of a different branch so no one branch becomes too powerful.

Enlightenment thinker that gave us the ideas of separation of powers and checks and balances.

An unspoken agreement between citizens and the government where citizens agree to give up some freedom in exchange for the security and order that government provides.

According to John Locke, these are basic rights assigned at birth that include the right to life, liberty, and property. Every citizen is entitled to these rights and they are to be protected.

Enlightenment thinker that gave us the ideas of natural law, natural rights, and the social contract theory.

“We the People of the United States…do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

“That the legislative, executive, and judicial department shall be separate and distinct…”

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed…with certain unalienable right that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” The Declaration of Independence

“That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among men, deriving their powers from the Consent of the Governed…”

The U.S. President (executive branch) vetoes a law made by Congress (Legislative Branch.)

Inalienable Rights

Cruel and oppressive government or rule.

Consent of the governed

Which right did the Magna Carta (1215) guarantee in the
following excerpt? “No freeman shall be taken or imprisoned or disseised or outlawed or exiled or any way destroyed, nor will we go upon him nor send upon him, except by
the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land.”

Based on the statement from the U.S. Department of State, how does the nation of
Bhutan uphold the principles expressed in the English Bill of Rights?
“The king of Bhutan...is the head of state, with executive power vested in the cabinet, headed by ...Prime Minister...In July 2013 the country held its second general elections, in which the former
opposition People’s Democratic Party gained a majority of the seats in the National Assembly,
resulting in the country’s first democratic transfer of power to the opposition. International
election observers reported the elections were generally free and fair.”

Which principle is illustrated by the symbolic representation of the blindfold?

Which of the following terms is best described by the following...

We are “due” a fair process if we risk losing our freedom or our property in a court or government proceeding.

An agreement between the ruled and their rulers, defining the rights and duties of each.

How does rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions?

What is a benefit of the rule of law?

Which of the following is most closely associated with the English Bill of Rights?