Key Terms 2
Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome?
America's Founding Principles
Enlightenment
Random
100
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
CHECKS & BALANCES
100
Does the following statement apply to Ancient Athens (Greece), Ancient Rome, or BOTH?
Ruled by the Assembly, a large meeting of thousands of citizens (adult males), who voted directly on laws and other issues
ANCIENT ATHENS
Birthplace of democracy, with citizens voting DIRECTLY on issues
100
The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution says that no person should “be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.” How does due process protect the rights of citizens?
A. It ensures that citizens have the right to vote.
B. It ensures that accused persons testify in court.
C. It ensures that accused persons have a fair trial.
D. It ensures that citizens have the right to petition the government.
C. It ensures that accused persons have a fair trial.
100
Enlightenment thinker who said "When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates, there can be no liberty."
Double Points if you can also name this concept.
Baron de Montesquieu
Double Points: Separation of Powers
100
Mayflower Compact "Big Idea" that people can create their own government for the good of the community
SELF-GOVERNMENT
200
persons responsible for making or amending laws
LEGISLATIVE BODIES
200
Does the following statement apply to Ancient Athens (Greece), Ancient Rome, or BOTH?
Representative government with elected consuls, tribunes and other officials
ANCIENT ROME
200
Use the excerpt from Common Sense to answer the question.
[In] America, THE LAW IS KING. For as in absolute governments, the King is law, so in free countries the law ought to be King; and there ought to be no other.
Which fundamental concept of American democracy is embodied in this excerpt?
A. rule of law
B. natural rights
C. judicial review
D. social contract
A. rule of law
200
Enlightenment idea that states all men are born with inherent rights to life, liberty, and property.
Natural Rights
200
The image is from a historical document called the Twelve Tables.
How does the constitutional republic of the U.S. reflect the ideas expressed in this document?
A. by establishing a tradition of civic participation
B. by allowing states to challenge federal laws in court
C. by maintaining rule of law and holding all citizens accountable
D. by creating a separation of powers between branches of government
C. by maintaining rule of law and holding all citizens accountable
300
a city-state in ancient Greece
POLIS
300
Does the following statement apply to Ancient Athens (Greece), Ancient Rome, or BOTH?
Civic participation (citizens participate in government processes)
BOTH
Civic Participation was a democratic principle found in both Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome
300
The Magna Carta, signed by King John of England in 1215, limited the power of the monarch? Which American principle does this represent?
A. Social Contract
B. Religious Liberty
C. Natural Rights
D. Limited Government
D. Limited Government
300
Enlightenment idea states "Constant experience shows us that every man invested with power is apt to abuse it, and to carry his authority as far as it will go... To prevent the abuse of power, it is necessary that power should check power."
Checks & Balances
300
What is the importance of the trial procedure shown in this image?
A. It guarantees an innocent person will not be found guilty of a crime.
B. It guarantees transparency of institutions.
C. It guarantees the right to an attorney.
D. It guarantees due process of law.
D. It guarantees due process of law.
400
the act of taking full accountability for one’s actions, decisions, and thoughts
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
400
Does the following statement apply to Ancient Athens (Greece), Ancient Rome, or BOTH?
Separation of powers: Different parts of the government had different powers; in some cases, they could check each other
ANCIENT ROME
400
Printed congressional hearings are available to the public at the Law Library of Congress. Which American principle does this illustrate?
A. Federalism
B. Separation of Powers
C. Transparency of Institutions
D. Checks & Balances
C. Transparency of Institutions
400
Which Enlightenment idea is expressed in this quote:
“…to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…”
Social Contract
400
The English Bill of Rights did which of these things:
A. expanded the power of the King & Queen
B. expanded the rights of citizens
C. gave unlimited the power to Parliament
D. guaranteed no taxes for citizens
B. expanded the rights of citizens
500
being involved in government processes to voice your opinion or help others
CIVIC PARTICIPATION
500
Does the following statement apply to Ancient Athens (Greece), Ancient Rome, or BOTH?
Voting: citizens express their choices by voting on issues or for representatives
BOTH
Citizens voted in both Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome
500
What was a motivation for safeguarding natural rights in the U.S. Constitution?
A. to control conflict
B. to distribute resources
C. to establish a federal system
D. to uphold the social contract
D. to uphold the social contract
500
C. They supported individual liberties
500
Which action must all U.S. citizens do?
A. vote
B. pay taxes
C. join a political party
D. perform community service
B. pay taxes