Question

How did Greek and Roman democracies impact the design of the U.S. government as it was being created in the eighteenth century?(1 point)ResponsesThe designers of the government borrowed elements of these governments in structuring the U.S. federal government.The designers of the government borrowed elements of these governments in structuring the U.S. federal government.Political leaders created the U.S. government with the exact same structure as the ancient democracies.Political leaders created the U.S. government with the exact same structure as the ancient democracies.Early political leaders used the ancient democracies as examples of bad government that they did not wish to use.Early political leaders used the ancient democracies as examples of bad government that they did not wish to use.Like the ancient democracies, all citizens were eligible to vote.

Answer 1

The designers of the government borrowed elements of these governments in structuring the U.S. federal government.

Explanation: Framers drew on Greek and Roman ideas (republicanism, separation of powers, checks and balances, a senate-like upper chamber, emphasis on civic virtue) rather than copying ancient systems exactly.