ss.7.cg.1.1- Ancient Influences

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Athens, an ancient Greek city-state called a ______, was a self-governing community and known as the birthplace of democracy.

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polis

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Influence of Ancient Greece and Rome on American government?

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civic participation

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The principle of _______ meant that all of Rome’s citizens would be treated equally.

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rule of law

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The principle of separation of powers _______ government power in ancient Rome.

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divided

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The diagram below shows the impact of an important tradition.
Which of the following phrases BEST completes the diagram above? Options: Voting rights , Separation of Powers

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1. Ethical ideas of justice

, Representative government

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Ethical ideas of justice

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

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A self-governing city.

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Democracy means ruled by the __________

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people

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Romans formed a __________- democracy.

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representative

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Breaking the government up into different branches is called __________

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Separation of Powers

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Which democratic principle of the Ancient Greeks most influenced Thomas Jefferson when he wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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People have the fundamental right to rule themselves