Roots of Democracy

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Which statement best summarizes the difference between Athens and Sparta?

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Sparta stressed stern discipline and military, while Athens glorified the individual and citizen participation in government.

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The Roman Republic developed the concept of government in which....

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citizens elected representatives

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Democracy was created in this city: Sparta, Athens, Rome, Pixley

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Athens

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In which form of democracy do people choose someone to vote on their behalf?

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representative democracy

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Which type of government is ruled by a king or queen?

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Monarchy

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Which type of government is ruled by a priest or religious group?

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Theocracy

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The term democracy means
“rule by __________ .”

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the people

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In a direct democracy..

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citizens vote on all issues/laws.

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In a representative democracy..

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leaders are elected/voted in to make decisions on the laws.

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A form of government that is ruled by a small group

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Oligarchy