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Understanding Democracy: Democracy in Action

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Democracy began in _ as a direct democracy.

(a)  

2.

In Rome, democracy was _, where officials were elected.

(a)  

3.

The _ was the first written constitution in European history.

(a)  

4.

The English Bill of Rights was signed in _ and limited the king's power.

(a)  

5.

The American Revolution led to the creation of the _, a document emphasizing individual rights.

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6.

In which city did democracy first begin?

a)

Rome

b)

London

c)

Athens

d)

Paris

7.

What type of democracy did Rome have?

a)

Direct

b)

Representative

c)

Monarchial

d)

Oligarchic

8.

What document was signed in 1215 to limit the king’s power in England?

a)

U.S. Constitution

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

Magna Carta

d)

Declaration of Independence

9.

Which event involved American colonists declaring independence from Britain?

a)

French Revolution

b)

American Revolution

c)

Industrial Revolution

d)

Roman Revolution

10.

Which country has a parliamentary system similar to Great Britain?

a)

Mexico

b)

United States

c)

Canada

d)

Brazil

11.

Explain how democracy in Athens was different from democracy in Rome.

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12.

How did the English Bill of Rights impact the power of the monarchy?

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13.

Describe the influence of the American Revolution on other countries.

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14.

What government of ancient Rome influenced the United States

a)

It was a republic

b)

It prohibited slavery

c)

it allowed women to vote

d)

it was a direct democracy

15.

What principle outlined in the U.S. Constitution refers to the power belonging to the people?

a)

Federalism

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Republicanism

d)

Checks & balances

16.

How did the Greeks influence the development of government?

a)

The Greeks allowed only a small group of people to vote or participate in government

b)

The Greeks developed the idea of democracy as a form of government

c)

The government of ancient Greece had three branches.

d)

Government in ancient Greece was organized by a constitution.

17.

What way was democracy in Athens the same as democracy in the United States ?

a)

A person accused of a crime could hire a lawyer.

b)

A person accused of a crime could hire a lawyer.

c)

Political power was exercised by citizens.

d)

It was a limited democracy