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WorksheetsUnderstanding Democracy: Democracy in Action
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 19mins
Democracy began in _ as a direct democracy.
(a)
In Rome, democracy was _, where officials were elected.
(a)
The _ was the first written constitution in European history.
(a)
The English Bill of Rights was signed in _ and limited the king's power.
(a)
The American Revolution led to the creation of the _, a document emphasizing individual rights.
In which city did democracy first begin?
Rome
London
Athens
Paris
What type of democracy did Rome have?
Direct
Representative
Monarchial
Oligarchic
What document was signed in 1215 to limit the king’s power in England?
U.S. Constitution
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
Which event involved American colonists declaring independence from Britain?
French Revolution
American Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Roman Revolution
Which country has a parliamentary system similar to Great Britain?
Mexico
United States
Canada
Brazil
Explain how democracy in Athens was different from democracy in Rome.
How did the English Bill of Rights impact the power of the monarchy?
Describe the influence of the American Revolution on other countries.
What government of ancient Rome influenced the United States
It was a republic
It prohibited slavery
it allowed women to vote
it was a direct democracy
What principle outlined in the U.S. Constitution refers to the power belonging to the people?
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
Checks & balances
How did the Greeks influence the development of government?
The Greeks allowed only a small group of people to vote or participate in government
The Greeks developed the idea of democracy as a form of government
The government of ancient Greece had three branches.
Government in ancient Greece was organized by a constitution.
What way was democracy in Athens the same as democracy in the United States ?
A person accused of a crime could hire a lawyer.
A person accused of a crime could hire a lawyer.
Political power was exercised by citizens.
It was a limited democracy
