Influence of Ancient Greece and Rome on American Government

Ancient Greece

100

This type of government best describes the city-state of Athens

Direct Democracy

200

What does a jury do?

They decide if a person is innocent or guilty in a trial

300

The U.S. Congress is made up of these two legislative bodies

House of Representatives and the Senate

400

What is a constitution?

A common standard of behavior and a list of  laws for all citizens

500

What are the principles contained within Ancient Greek democracy? (There are 6, give me 3)

Civic Participation, Voting Rights, Trial by Jury, Legislative Bodies, Constitutional Writing, Rule of Law

Ancient Rome

100

What is an example of a "check" on another branch of the government? (Think about the example in the notes and the study guide)

The President vetoing a bill passed by the legislative branch

200

Under which democratic principle borrowed from Rome is someone “innocent until proven guilty?

Rule of Law

300

What are the 3 branches of the United States Government?

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

400

What were Roman citizens expected to do? (There are 6, give me 2)

attend assembly meetings, vote, serve in public office, defend the Republic(military service), pay their taxes, help the city prosper

500

What are the principles contained in Ancient Roman democracy? (There are 5, give me 2)

Separation of powers, Checks and balances, Representative/ Republican government, Civic Duty/ Common Good, Rule of Law

Vocabulary

100

The good of the community as a whole

Common Good

200

Taking part in formal political processes and community events as a whole

Civic Participation

300

Form of Government in which political power is exercised by all citizens, either directly or through their representatives

Democracy

400

The principle that those who govern and those who are governed must obey the law and are subject to the same laws

Rule of Law

500

A requirement stated in the 5th and 14th Amendments, that treatment by the state and federal government that involves life, liberty, or property be reasonable, fair, and follow those rules and procedures

Due Process of Law

Random stuff that I think about that I don't necessarily share with the class but just know that I think about these things while I'm trying not to lose my mind some days especially during static block (I love static block though dont worry)

100

More than 75% of the earth's surface is covered in this

Air

200

Despite what many people may believe this is the real tallest mountain in the world?

Mt. Everest

300

What animal can hold its breath underwater the longest

Fish

400

What country could be used as a response to the question. How are you feeling, and what kind of car do you drive?

Madagascar

500

Name all 5 members of the Backstreet Boys (first names only are acceptable)

Brian, Nick, Kevin, Howie, AJ