Questions and Answers
Which principle of American government is reflected in the passage from Leviticus 19:15?
In what way did ancient Athens influence the framers of the United States Constitution?
The legislative branch in Athens had two main bodies.
In which system of government would states function independently of each other?
The best explanation as to why direct democracy would not work well in the United States is that
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What is the main difference between federal and confederal systems of government?
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Central and state governments influence each other in
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Because the framers of the US Constitution were concerned about citizens having too much power, they
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A direct democracy is one in which all citizens
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How is government in the United States today different from government in ancient Athens?
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How many of the Ten Commandments can be found in the laws of the United States?
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The Ten Commandments are a list of rules for
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The most important way in which the Greeks influenced American democracy was by allowing
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In a federal system of government, power is
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Where did democracy begin?
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A republic is a form of government where
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Which of these statements best describes the Greek city-states?
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In a parliamentary system of representative democracy, the prime minister
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A benefit of a bicameral legislature is that it
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An oligarchy is best defined as
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Judeo-Christian principles refer to the religious beliefs and values held in common by
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In a direct democracy, who votes on government policy?
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In addition to Judeo-Christian principles, American government was influenced by principles first used in ancient Greece and in
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Which statement about communism is the most accurate?
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In the modern world, many countries with kings or queens have evolved into constitutional democracies. In these countries, monarchs are mostly
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In an autocracy, what kind of power does the leader hold?
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Study Notes
American Government Principles and Systems
- Leviticus 19:15 emphasizes the equality of all citizens and the importance of impartial justice.
- Ancient Athens contributed the concept of a bicameral legislative branch, inspiring the framers of the U.S. Constitution.
- In a confederal system, states operate independently, contrasting with federal systems.
- Direct democracy is impractical in the U.S. due to a large population that complicates decision-making.
- The distinction between federal and confederal systems lies in central authority, with federal systems having a centralized government and confederal systems distributing power equally among states.
- A federal system entails mutual influence between central and state governments.
- The framers established a republic to limit excessive citizen power in governance.
- Direct democracy is characterized by citizen voting on important decisions.
- The U.S. operates as a republic, differentiating it from ancient Athens.
- Three of the Ten Commandments are reflected in U.S. laws.
- The Ten Commandments serve as guidelines for both living and worshiping.
- Greek influence on democracy is notable for citizen participation in governance.
- In a federal government, power is divided between national and state levels.
- Democracy originated in Greek city-states.
- A republic features elected representatives governing on behalf of the people.
- Each Greek city-state displayed its unique form of government.
- In a parliamentary system, the prime minister is the leader of the majority party in parliament.
- A bicameral legislature benefits governance by ensuring power separation and preventing dominance by a single body.
- An oligarchy is defined as governance by a small elite group.
- Judeo-Christian principles represent shared values between Christians and Jews.
- In a direct democracy, all citizens participate in voting on policy matters.
- American governance also draws influence from Roman principles, alongside Judeo-Christian values and Greek ideas.
- The most accurate description of communism is that it entrusts control to party leaders.
- Many modern monarchies have transitioned to constitutional democracies, reducing monarchs to figureheads.
- An autocracy is characterized by a leader who holds absolute power.
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Explore the fundamental principles and systems of American government with this quiz. Delve into topics such as the role of equality in justice, the structure of legislative branches, and the differences between federal and confederal systems. Test your knowledge on the impact of direct democracy and the establishment of the republic.
