Influences: Grece, Rome and Judeo Christians

1.      Which political activity in Ancient Greece was a foundation for America's constitutional republic?

• Citizens voted in elections.

• Monarchs ruled with unlimited power.

• leaders decided policy issues.

• Wealthy citizens controlled the legislature.

Ancient Rome was one of the earliest examples of a representative democracy.  This influenced the Founders to establish

• a republican form of government.

• a unicameral form of government.

• a monarchial form of government.

• an oligarchical form of government

Which of the following reflects the influence of Ancient Rome's civic participation on America's constitutional republic?

• Government positions

   should be inherited through birthright. 

• Government positions should be elected by voters or citizens.

• Government positions should be obtained through force and fear.

• Government positions should be occupied by the wealthiest citizens

America's constitutional republic depends on citizens voting to elect officials to represent them.  This action shows the influence of the Judeo-Christian belief of

• 
  justice

• 
  

  rule of law

• 
  

  individual worth

• 
  

  personal responsibility.

The Ancient Roman Republic wrote down laws to make sure everyone understood them. The laws were written in 12 sections and discussed property, crime, family, theft, marriage and inheritance. These were engraved on tablets of metal and displayed in the city for everyone to see. Each law applied to everyone in Rome.

 

What idea is depicted in the excerpt that illustrates how Ancient Rome influenced America's constitutional principles?

• 
  Rule of Law

• Civic Participation

• 
  

  Legislative Bodies

• Due Process of Law

In the Declaration of Independence, the phrase "all men are created equal" illustrates the Judeo-Christian belief of

• justice

• natural law

• individual worth

• personal responsibility

Ancient Rome's government included a legislative assembly, a senate, and a group of consuls. No single person or group held more power than the others.

 

Based on the excerpt, what influence did Ancient Rome have on the Founding Fathers?

• The principle of rule of law.

• The principle of due process of law.

• The principle of separation of powers.

• The principle of equal protection under the law.

Ancient Greece had one branch of government known as the legislative body. How does America's political organization differ?

• America does not have branches of government like Ancient Greece.

  America has one branch of government, the President of the United States.

• America has two branches of government, the legislative and judicial branches.

• America has three branches of government, the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

• America has one branch of government, the President of the United States.

The number of citizens that could vote in ancient civilizations was limited.  For example, women and enslaved people living in Ancient Greece and Rome were prohibited from voting.  Only free adult males were allowed to vote.

 

How does the excerpt above compare with the democratic system established by the United States?

• All American citizens may participate in elections as long as they pay a fee.

• Elections are determined by an elite upper class of citizens that work in the government. 

• The United States prohibits women and children from participating in the democratic process.

• While similar voting restrictions existed in the early United States, current laws allow all adult citizens to vote.

Which of the following reflects an influence from Ancient Greece on America's constitutional republic?

• America established a royal family to govern early societies.

• Americans are not required to operate under the rule of law.

• America has a legislative body known as Congress to make laws.

• Americans are required to volunteer for the U.S. military as a form of civic participation.