SS.7.CG.1.3 & SS.7.CG.1.4 Influences

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Which statement identifies an important influence of ancient Greece on the founders of the American constitutional republic? Options: The founders adopted democratic principles. The founders based their laws on ethical ideas of justice. The founders established a representative form of government. The founders created a government with a separation of powers.

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The founders adopted democratic principles.

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Which characteristic did the government of the city-state of Athens in ancient Greece share with the government of ancient Rome? Options: republicanism, civic participation, separation of powers, representative government

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civic participation

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The statement below was sent by George Washington to John Burgoyne, a leading British general, during the American Revolution: "The associated armies in America act from the noblest motives, liberty. These same principles [inspired] the arms of Rome in the days of her glory..." Which conclusion can be drawn from this statement?

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Washington was inspired by the example of ancient Romans who defended republicanism.

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The table below shows a comparison of two different systems of government. Which information completes the table?

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The popular assemblies elect consuls and other officials to make decisions.

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Which characteristic was shared by ancient Rome and the Judeo-Christian tradition? Options: respect for the rule of law, government based on majority vote, a separation of powers in government, willingness to sacrifice one's life for the city-state

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respect for the rule of law

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The Declaration of Independence (1776) included the following statement: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men ... are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights ..." Which of America's founding ideas was expressed in this statement?

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natural rights

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Which example illustrates Montesquieu’s idea of the separation of powers? Options: Citizens of the United States choose many of their public officials in elections. The state government of Florida has a governor, state legislature and state court system. Individual rights to life, liberty and property are guaranteed by natural law. People have the right to overthrow an unjust government.

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The state government of Florida has a governor, state legislature and state court system.

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The statement below is an excerpt from Magna Carta (1215). Which right was guaranteed in this excerpt from Magna Carta? Options: no taxation without representation, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, trial by jury

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trial by jury

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What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

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It introduced colonial self-government.

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Which document confirmed the rights of English subjects after the overthrow of James II in the Glorious Revolution? Options: Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, Montesquieu’s Spirit of the Laws

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English Bill of Rights