Foundations of American Government Study Guide

In the US, both state and the federal national governments have written ________.

• constitutions

• laws

• treaties

• regulations

Citizens have an obligation to attend jury duty and for males to register for the ________.

• selective service

• voter registration

• census

• tax office

Citizens are expected to attend assemblies/meetings and vote. Does this apply to Greece, Rome, or Both influences of government?

• Greece

• Rome

• Both

Citizens elect representatives that make decisions on behalf of citizens. Does this apply to Rome, Judeo-Christian Tradition, or Both influences of government?

• Rome

• Judeo-Christian Tradition

• Both

In the U.S., we have both state and national constitutions. Does this apply to Greece, Judeo-Christian Tradition, or Both influences of government?

• Greece

• Judeo-Christian Tradition

• Both

All citizens are expected to follow the law. Does this apply to Judeo-Christian Tradition, Rome, or Both influences of government?

• Judeo-Christian Tradition

• Rome

• Both

Government is divided into branches with separate powers/duties. Does this apply to Greece, Rome, or Both influences of government?

• Greece

• Rome

• Both

Citizens are expected to take responsibility for their actions. Does this apply to Judeo-Christian Tradition, Greece, or Both influences of government?

• Judeo-Christian Tradition

• Greece

• Both

Each state has its own government separate from other states. Does this apply to Greece, Judeo-Christian Tradition, or Both influences of government?

• Greece

• Judeo-Christian Tradition

• Both

Democracy where citizens participate in lawmaking themselves, through voting. Does this apply to Rome, Greece, or Both influences of government?

• Rome

• Greece

• Both