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Roots of Democracy 1

Roots of Democracy 2

Roots of Democracy 3

Democracy began in the ancient city ofa. Rome, Italyb. Athens, Greecec. London, Englandd. Venice, Italy

B. Athens, Greece

Because our leaders in the United States government are chosen by the citizens, this government is most like a

a. Direct Democracy

b. United Democracy

c. Republic Democracy

d. Representative Democracy

D. Representative Democracy

Many government buildings in the United States are modeled after buildings in Greece because

a. they were a symbol of what is important to Americans

b. Americans admired the architecture and design

c. many Americans came from Greece

d. the Olympics began in Greece

A. they were a symbol of what is important to Americans

• Which branch of government makes the nation’s laws and is divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate?

a. Capitol Branch

b. Executive Branch

c. Judicial Branch

d. Legislative Branch

D. Legislative Branch

• Which branch of government is where laws are approved or rejected?

a. Judicial Branch

b. Executive Branch

c. Legislative Branch

d. Amendment Branch

B. Executive Branch

• Which branch of government is where laws are interpreted and the Constitution is obeyed?

a. Executive Branch

b. Legislative Branch

c. Judicial Branch

d. Court Branch

C. Judicial Branch

• Which continent is Athens, Greece located on?

a. Asia

b. Europe

c. North America

d. South America

B. Europe

• No branch of government can become too strong or powerful because

a. not enough laws are there to control power

b. separation of powers checks the other branches

c. the President of the U.S. is in control

d. no one branch wants to be too powerful

B. separation of powers checks the other branches

• The mayor of a town is a member of thea. state government

b. national government

c. local government

d. parish government

C. local government

• The General Assembly is a part of which level of government?

a. national government

b. local government

c. state government

d. city government

C. state government

• The Olympic games held every four years represent

a. only Greek traditions

b. American traditions

c. spirit and competition

d. the athletic ability of men

C. spirit and competition

• Each state has its own government because

a. states want their own power

b. each state has different problems

c. states can’t resolve problems together

d. they all want to be different

B. each state has different problems

• Washington, D.C. was chosen as our nation’s capital because

a. it was near the Potomac River

b. it had a central location

c. the weather was good

d. George Washington lived nearby

B. it had a central location

• Citizens express their support of ideas bya. paying taxes

b. telling others

c. complaining

d. voting

D. voting

• The Constitution is aa. document stating how our government should

work

b. famous letter written by George Washington

c. plan put together by the Pilgrims

d. document that requires all citizens to vote

A. document stating how our government should work