Ancient Greece
Ancient Athens is considered the birthplace of what form of government?
Democracy
What representative governing body existed in the Roman Republic?
The Senate
What was a foundation for ethical justice in the Judeo tradition?
The Ten Commandments
What does legislation mean?
Laws
What principle means government officials must obey the law?
Rule of Law
What document is the plan for the U.S. government?
Constitution
What concept describes people participating in government?
Civic participation
What type of government means rule by a few, often wealthy people?
Oligarchy
Which tradition influenced ideas about morality and justice?
Judeo-Christian tradition
What is a document that serves as a plan for government?
What principle means government power is restricted by a constitution or laws?
Limited Government
Which branch of the U.S. government makes national laws?
Legislative
What did the Greek word polis refer to?
A community/body of citizens
When Roman leaders could check each other's power, what principle did this demonstrate?
Separation of powers
What concept means that people are entitled to certain rights simply because they are human?
Natural rights
What type of government ideally has power held by the people and their elected representatives?
Republic
What rights belong to every human being regardless of government?
Natural rights
Which amendment protects freedom of religion?
First Amendment
In Ancient Greece, citizens could vote directly on what?
Laws
What concept means cruel or oppressive government rule?
Tyranny
What ideal means that all people should be treated equally?
Equality of mankind
What type of government gives power directly to the people to make decisions?
Direct democracy
What principle involves fair treatment by the government?
Due process of law
What ancient civilization influenced the idea of civic participation?
Ancient Greece
What is one major difference between Ancient Athens and the U.S. constitutional republic?
Athens used direct democracy, while the U.S. uses elected representatives
How did the Roman Republic influence the American constitutional republic?
It provided examples of representative government
How did Judeo-Christian traditions contribute to ideas in American government?
They influenced ideas about morality, justice, equality, and rights.
What type of government is ruled by a few?
Oligarchy
A government official claims that laws do not apply to them. Which principle does this violate?
Rule of Law
How many Senators are there in total in the United States?
100