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Unit 2-4 Historical Influences on American Government
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Social Studies
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Denise Wallace
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16 Slides • 18 Questions
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Where might you have heard the terms like 'checks and balances,' 'social contract,' or 'natural rights' before?
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Multiple Choice
Which ancient civilizations are known for influencing the principles of American government?
Ancient Athens and the Roman Republic
Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia
China and India
Persia and Babylon
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Open Ended
What historical influences shaped the Founders' ideas about government?
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How did the ideas from Enlightenment philosophers and documents like the Magna Carta influence the design of the U.S. Constitution?
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are characteristics of direct democracy in Ancient Athens?
Only free men could vote
All residents could vote
Citizens gathered at public meetings to vote
Women and enslaved people could vote
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Multiple Choice
Which type of democracy most closely resembles the government of the United States?
Direct democracy
Absolute monarchy
Representative democracy
Oligarchy
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following ideas from Ancient Rome influenced the Founders of the United States?
The veto and division of powers
Absolute monarchy
Direct democracy for all citizens
Unlimited power for leaders
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements best explains why the population of Ancient Rome was not fully represented in its government?
Only free men were citizens and could vote.
Women and slaves could vote.
All citizens, regardless of class, could vote.
The Senate was elected by all citizens.
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Which structures of Rome’s government characterized it as a republic? Select all that apply.
Citizens elected Tribunes that could veto decisions.
The government had checks to prevent one person from becoming too powerful.
Leaders inherited their positions from their families.
Citizenship was determined by whether the person's son was free or enslaved.
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Open Ended
Describe two ways the Magna Carta influenced modern democratic governments.
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The Enlightenment emphasized reason, individual liberty, and the protection of
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Open Ended
How did John Locke’s ideas about government differ from those of most European leaders at the time?
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Multiple Choice
Which Enlightenment idea led to the creation of multiple branches of government in the United States?
Natural Rights
Separation of Powers
Due Process
Right to a speedy trial
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Open Ended
Explain how Enlightenment ideas contributed to the Founders' understanding of government and the rights of the governed.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following historical documents or societies influenced the Founders' ideas about government by introducing the concept of fair treatment under the law?
Ancient Athens
Roman Republic
Magna Carta
Enlightenment philosophers
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Open Ended
How do you think the principles from ancient Athens, the Roman Republic, the Magna Carta, and the Enlightenment continue to shape modern American government?
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Multiple Choice
Which historical documents and periods are mentioned as influences on American government in this lesson?
Ancient Athens, Roman Republic, Magna Carta, Enlightenment
French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Magna Carta, Enlightenment
Ancient Egypt, Roman Empire, Bill of Rights, Enlightenment
Ancient Greece, Roman Empire, Declaration of Independence, Enlightenment
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