Classical Era Government Review

Match the following

• has rights and responsibilities

• citizens

• inherits right to rule

• dictator

• the most powerful ruling class

• oligarchs

• rules with absolute power

• aristocrats

• the few people who rule

• monarch

Which are part of the definition of an empire? Check all that apply.

• ruled by one person or government

• uses direct democracy

• a large geographic area

• includes several different groups

A country's basic set of laws is called its

• constitution

• government

• judicial branch

• rights and responsibilities

In a democracy power comes from ​ (a)  

• the people
• the king
• aristocrats 

An example of a check on power is

• dictatorship

• veto

• constitution

• assemblies

When people elect representatives to make laws and policy on their behalf, they are part of a

The Senate is part of which branch of government?

• executive

• judicial

• legislative

• republic

In which type of government do people have the most say?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• dictatorship

• republic

Which ancient city-states greatly influenced the founders of the United States? Select all that apply.

• Athens

• Sparta

• Rome

• Carthage

The "P" in G.R.A.P.E.S. stands for...

• People
• Place
• Pineapple
• Politics