Mini EOC Topic 1 Review

In ancient Athens, all adult male citizens were able to vote in the Assembly, the legislative body that decided on important issues facing the polis. What did this practice illustrate?

• the separation of powers

• representative government

• the rise of democratic principles

• the protection of individual rights

Which democratic principle did the governments of both ancient Greece

and ancient Rome share with the United States today?

• republicanism

• civic participation

• separation of powers

• representative government

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?

• The ancient Romans believed all individuals were equal in the eyes of

  God.

• Washington hoped to make himself as powerful as the emperors of

  ancient Rome.

• Washington was inspired by the example of ancient Romans who

  defended republicanism.

• The Romans created a separation of powers to protect their form of

  republican government.

  
  

Which institution today is most similar to a polis in ancient Greece?

• a self-governing city

• a federal system of government

• an association of independent nations

• a state legislature of elected representatives

Which is an important difference between the democratic principles of

ancient Greece and Rome and those of the United States today?

• In the United States, citizens serve as jurors

• In the United States, citizens participate in government

• In the United States, citizens are guaranteed their individual rights.

• In the United States, government decisions are based on the rule of the

  majority.

How did the government of ancient Rome differ from that of Athens, a polisin ancient Greece?

• The government of the Roman republic had a separation of powers.

• The government of the Roman republic guaranteed individual rights

• The government of the Roman republic had no elected representatives.

• The government of the Roman republic relied on citizens serving in its

  army

Which actions identify an important impact of the rule of law?

• Decisions by the government are based on the law.

• Government leaders can change the law without notice.

• People accused of crimes against the state are tried in secret.

• Different social classes enjoy different legal rights and privileges.

Which consequence is an important benefit of the rule of law?

• Bureaucratic government procedures are reduced.

• Government decisions are based on the will of the majority.

• Government officials can act on their own instincts in emergencies.

• Citizens are protected from the arbitrary and abusive use of government

  power.

Which practice is part of the oblogation of a US citizen to help defend the nation?

• serve on a jury

• register for Selective Service

• vote in all national elections

• keep informed about national issues

Which of these is a legal obligation of US citizenship?

• to reside in the United States

• to save money for retirement

• to vote in Presidential elections

• to serve on a jury when summoned