Mr. Raymond 1.1 and 1.2 Review Quiz

What does the word 'republic' mean?

• A state with no formal government

• A state where the monarch holds all power

• A state in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives

• A state governed by a small group of people

Which ancient civilization is known as the birthplace of democracy?

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient China

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

What concept did Ancient Greece introduce that influenced America's constitutional republic?

• The use of a senate

• The rule of a single leader

• Civic participation

• Monarchical rule

What does 'civic participation' involve?

• Being a spectator in political events

• Serving as a monarch

• Voting and joining interest groups or political parties

• Paying taxes only

What is the primary difference between a republic and a direct democracy?

• In a republic, there is no voting

• In a direct democracy, people vote on laws themselves

• In a direct democracy, there are no elected representatives

• In a republic, only the elite vote

How did the Roman Republic influence the U.S. government structure?

• By eliminating the need for laws

• By promoting a direct democracy

• By introducing the concept of a senate

• By having a single ruler with all power

What is 'Separation of Powers'?

• Dividing governmental power into different branches to avoid tyranny

• A single branch holding all government power

• Allowing citizens to hold all the power

• Dividing power among different religious leaders

What does 'tyranny' refer to?

• A government without laws

• Cruel and abusive government rule

• A democratic form of government

• A fair and just government

What is the significance of the Judeo-Christian tradition in America's constitutional republic?

• It promoted the idea of a direct democracy

• It introduced the concept of monarchy

• It had no influence

• It influenced the idea of justice and the rule of law

What is 'due process'?

• The process of creating new laws without approval

• A law that applies only to senators

• Fair treatment through the judicial system

• The process of electing a monarch