Which of the following is the correct definition of a direct democracy?

majority rule decides via voting. There's NO representatives

the belief that God chose a Monarch to rule

the smartest, richest and best educated

rich people whose rule is hereditary.

Which of the following statements are correct?

Greece created direct democracy & Rome created the republic

How did Ancient Greece influence American gov't?

by creating the three branches of gov't

A republic is a gov't in which...

citizens elect representatives to make gov't decisions.

a form of gov't with a king. This is hereditary.

What is an Oligarchy?

a gov't ruled by a small group the elite.

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1
Which of the following is the correct definition of a direct democracy?
majority rule decides via voting. There ARE representatives
majority rule decides via voting. There's NO representatives
2
The twelve tables are...
Roman laws
the high counsel
the noble's counsel
the oligarchy gov't
3
Divine right is...
the belief that the elite should rule.
the belief that God chose a Monarch to rule
the belief that the noble (rich) should rule.
the belief that a Monarch could not be killed.
4
T/F: All citizens had the right to equal treatment under the law in Ancient Rome.
False
True
5
The elite are...
the richest
the smartest, richest and best educated
the most qualified
the most influential
6
T/F: In Ancient Rome the burden of proof is with the accused rather than the accuser
False
True
7
An aristocracy is a gov't....
ruled by the people
ruled by nobility
ruled by the elite
ruled by a king/queen
8
Nobility means ....
the elite: smartest, richest and best educated.
those with "divine rights".
the working class.
rich people whose rule is hereditary.
9
Which of the following statements are correct?
Greece created direct democracy & Rome created the republic
Greece created the republic & Rome created direct democracy
10
How did Ancient Greece influence American gov't?
by using monarchs to rule
by creating the three branches of gov't
by creating the role of president
by using representatives
11
A direct democracy is a gov't that is ruled by....
the nobles.
the citizens,
the king.
the elite.
12
T/F In Ancient Rome a law that seemed unfair could be discontinued.
True
False
13
T/F Rome perserved and added to Greece's ideas of democracy and influenced many civilizations
True
False
14
A republic is a gov't in which...
citizens elect representatives to make gov't decisions.
the nobility rules.
citizens vote ( majority rule )
the elite rule.
15
Who was able to vote in Ancient Greece?
all male citizens
all citizens
married male citizens
men and married women citizens
16
T/F: In Ancient Rome citizens were guilty until proven innocent.
False
True
17
What is a Monarchy?
a form of gov't where the noble rule. This is NOT hereditary
a form of gov't with a king. This is NOT hereditary.
a form of gov't with a king. This is hereditary.
a form of gov't where the elite rule. This is hereditary.
18
What is an Oligarchy?
a gov't ruled by one elite person.
a gov't ruled by one person of nobility.
a gov't ruled by a small group of nobility.
a gov't ruled by a small group the elite.

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