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The Magna CartaWhat were the effects of the Magna Carta on English government? Check all that apply. It limited the power of the
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Because the framers of the US Constitution were concerned about citizens having too much power, theybanned citizens from voting.
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Read the quotation from the Greek philosopher Aristotle.[A] state which becomes progressively more and more a unity will cease
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Judeo-Christian principles refer to the religious beliefs and values held in common byChristians and Muslims. Christians and
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What was the biggest difference between government in ancient Athens and in ancient Rome?Rome was a direct democracy, and Athens
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A bicameral legislature is made up of how many bodies?one two three four
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How is government in the United States today different from government in ancient Athens?The United States is a direct
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The most important way in which the Greeks influenced American democracy was by allowingcity-states to follow their own form of
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You shall not render an unjust judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall
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A republic is a form of government whereall citizens take an active role in decision making. military leaders represent the
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In what way did ancient Athens influence the framers of the United States Constitution?All Athenians were allowed to vote. The
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The smaller the society, the fewer probably will be the distinct parties and interests composing it . . . the more easily will
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What are two types of oligarchies?theocracy and monarchy dictatorship and theocracy communism and dictatorship theocracy and
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The two forms of democracy arenational and state. republican and democrat. local and national. direct and representative.
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In a direct democracy, who votes on government policy?senators all citizens representatives only democrats
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How does a monarch typically take power?by being elected by taking over in a revolution by being appointed by leaders of a
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An oligarchy is best defined asa government ruled by a dictator. a government ruled by a monarchy. a government ruled by a
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In the modern world, many countries with kings or queens have evolved into constitutional democracies. In these countries,
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In a democracy, government gets its power fromwhat the majority of the citizens want. the president or prime minister. Congress
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In a parliamentary system of representative democracy, the prime ministeris appointed by the monarch. is elected by
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In a unitary system of government, local officeshave equal power with the central government. elect representatives to the
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What is the main difference between federal and confederal systems of government?In a federal system there is no centralized
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What is the main difference between federal and confederal systems of government?In a federal system there is no centralized
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Why did direct democracy work for the ancient Greek city of Athens?Athens had a senate. Athens had a president. Athens had
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The best explanation as to why direct democracy would not work well in the United States is thatvoting is not mandatory in the
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What are two types of oligarchies?theocracy and monarchy dictatorship and theocracy communism and dictatorship theocracy and
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Central and state governments influence each other ina unitary system. a federal system. a confederal system. a democratic
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