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Where did the concept of democracy originate in the 5th century BCE?
Where did the concept of democracy originate in the 5th century BCE?
- Paris
- Rome
- Cairo
- Athens (correct)
Who participated directly in decision-making through assemblies in this city-state?
Who participated directly in decision-making through assemblies in this city-state?
- Male citizens (correct)
- Foreigners
- Slaves
- Female citizens
Which city-state introduced representative elements to governance in 509 BCE?
Which city-state introduced representative elements to governance in 509 BCE?
- Rome (correct)
- Athens
- Sparta
- Thebes
During which era did the idea of democracy disappear, with feudal systems and monarchies dominating?
During which era did the idea of democracy disappear, with feudal systems and monarchies dominating?
In which document, signed in 1215 in England, was the power of the monarchy limited and concepts of rule of law and representation introduced?
In which document, signed in 1215 in England, was the power of the monarchy limited and concepts of rule of law and representation introduced?
Which period in the 17th and 18th centuries brought forth new ideas about individual rights and government?
Which period in the 17th and 18th centuries brought forth new ideas about individual rights and government?
Which political philosophers developed theories advocating for popular sovereignty and the consent of the governed?
Which political philosophers developed theories advocating for popular sovereignty and the consent of the governed?