The Origins of Democracy

14 Questions
5 Minuets
1.
Where did democracy begin?
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A direct democracy is one in which all citizens
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A bicameral legislature is made up of how many bodies?
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A republic is a form of government where
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Judeo-Christian principles refer to the religious beliefs and values held in common by
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American government was influenced by principles first used in ancient Greece as well as ancient:
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Among ancient democracy influences, what else helped shape the U.S. government?
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“You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great” reflects which American government principle?
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Rome became a ___ at the end of the 6th century BCE?
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Similar to the President of the United States, a Roman ___ was elected to lead Rome and command the army.
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Which country has a bicameral legislature?
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Both the American government and the government in Athens encourage citizens to participate in the ___ process.
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The Ten Commandments have influenced American government and lawmaking. Which is not a Commandment?
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Judeo-Christian principles have also influenced American government and lawmaking. Which is not a J-C principle?
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