Democracy

What can you infer from the fact that half the world's countries are democracies?

• Half the world can vote in US elections
• Half the world's people have very little say in government

Which civilization influenced the architecture of US Capitols?

• Phoenicians
• Romans

Democracy originated in which society?

• Greek
• Roman

Placing limits on government allows for more....

• crime reduction
• military strength
• personal freedoms
• economic restrictions

What is a problem with a direct democracy?

• People aren't mature enough to govern themselves
• People don't have the time to participate so actively
• They tend to favor the wealthy
• Women don't have rights

How was Athenian democracy different from America democracy?

• Citizens were not allowed to serve on juries
• Women couldn't participate 

Which choice best describes the Roman Republic?

• A dictatorship run by an emperor
• A government run by elected representatives

How are the United States and the Roman Republic alike?

• Both have three branches
• Both allow all citizens to vote

How did an Athenian democracy differ from a Roman republic?

• Athens elected representatives; Rome people voted directly on laws.
• Athens people voted directly on laws; Rome had elected representatives

The United States government was influenced by Ancient Rome which had a multi-branch government. Choose the best description for that government.

• Republic
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Totalitarian