Practice Mastery Quiz #2a
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- 1.
Mark all of the responses that apply to the 1st democracy in the world (choose 4)
- A.
Greece
- B.
Rome
- C.
Direct Democracy
- D.
Indirect Democracy
- E.
People have the power
- F.
President has the power
- G.
Popular sovereignty
Correct Answer(s)
A. Greece
C. Direct Democracy
E. People have the power
G. Popular sovereigntyExplanation
Athenian democracy was the first established democracy in the world. It was a direct democracy and in every democracy the people have the power. "People have the power" is the idea of popular sovereignty.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Mark all of the responses that apply to the first republic in world history (choose 4)
- A.
Greece
- B.
Rome
- C.
Direct Democracy
- D.
Indirect Democracy
- E.
The president has the power
- F.
Popular sovereignty
- G.
Representatives that vote for the people
Correct Answer(s)
B. Rome
D. Indirect Democracy
F. Popular sovereignty
G. Representatives that vote for the peopleExplanation
The first republic, or indirect democracy, was established in Rome. Even though there are representatives for the people, the people still hold the power. This is the idea behind popular sovereignty.Rate this question:
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- 3.
"Distinguished between major and minor crimes...government is the authority to enforce laws...eye for an eye..."
- A.
Roman Republic
- B.
Hammurabi's Code
- C.
Justinian's Code
Correct Answer
B. Hammurabi's CodeExplanation
Remember- eye for an eye and Hammurabi's Code!Rate this question:
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- 4.
"Gold, silver, bronze."
- A.
Hammurabi's Code
- B.
Roman Republic
- C.
Plato's Republic
Correct Answer
C. Plato's RepublicExplanation
Plato's ideal society would've separated people into various classes determined by their ability to pass tests. The most intelligent (Gold) would rule and the least (Bronze) would be farmers.Rate this question:
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- 5.
"...no man is above the law...no taxation without consultation...trial by jury..."
- A.
Magna Carta
- B.
English Bill of Rights
- C.
Athenian Democracy
Correct Answer
A. Magna CartaExplanation
Remember, the nobles forced the King of England to sign this. Limitations on the king's power- no man above the law, no more taxation at the whim of the king.Rate this question:
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- 6.
"...excessive bail ought not be required...nor excessive fines imposed...nor cruel or unusual punishment inflicted..."
- A.
Magna Carta
- B.
English Bill of Rights
- C.
Hammurabi's Code
Correct Answer
B. English Bill of RightsExplanation
We borrowed heavily from the English Bill of Rights for our own Bill of Rights.Rate this question:
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- 7.
"Trial by jury...innocent til proven guilty...unified the legal process..."
- A.
Plato's Republic
- B.
Hammurabi's Code
- C.
Justinian's Code
Correct Answer
C. Justinian's CodeExplanation
Justinian was trying to reunify the Roman Empire. Part of the process was using the same laws for the entire Roman Empire.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Mark all of the responses that apply to AUTOCRACY
- A.
One power
- B.
Few in power
- C.
Dictator
- D.
Republic
- E.
Indirect democracy
- F.
President
- G.
Constitutional Monarch
Correct Answer(s)
A. One power
C. Dictator
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- 9.
Mark all of the responses that apply to OLIGARCHY
- A.
One person rules
- B.
Few people rule
- C.
Aristocracy
- D.
Popular Sovereignty
- E.
No government
Correct Answer(s)
B. Few people rule
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- 10.
In the west, we believe people are capable of governing themselves
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In a democracy, the people have the powerRate this question:
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- 11.
Which is true regarding all of the following: Magna Carta, Declaration of Independence, English Bill of Rights, Constitution
- A.
All increased the amount of power governments held
- B.
All limited the amount of power governments held
- C.
All are historical documents in English history
Correct Answer
B. All limited the amount of power governments heldExplanation
They put restrictions on governmental power in England (Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights) and the US (Declaration of Independence and Constitution).Rate this question:
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- 12.
Judaism, Christianity, and Greco-Roman tradition influenced the Roots of Democracy in which of the following ways?
- A.
Morality
- B.
Law
- C.
Belief in one god
Correct Answer(s)
A. Morality
B. LawExplanation
While Jews and Christians believe in one god, Greeks and Romans were polytheistic.Rate this question:
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- 13.
A leader who gains power by force is called a
- A.
President
- B.
Tyrant
- C.
Teacher
Correct Answer
B. Tyrant -
- 14.
Which document, signed by King John in 1215, helped to establish the democratic right of “due process of law”?
- A.
English Bill of Rights
- B.
Petition of Right
- C.
Magna Carta
Correct Answer
C. Magna Carta -
- 15.
Israelites differed from many ancient people in that
- A.
They did not believe in the notion of free will
- B.
They considered their leaders to be gods
- C.
They thought their rulers should obey God’s law
Correct Answer
C. They thought their rulers should obey God’s law -
- 16.
Under Roman law, persons accused of a crime
- A.
Were presumed guilty until proven innocent
- B.
Had to bribe the court to get a fair hearing
- C.
Had the right to face the accuser and offer a defense
Correct Answer
C. Had the right to face the accuser and offer a defense -
- 17.
Which Greek city-state was a feared warrior society?
- A.
Sparta
- B.
Thebes
- C.
Athens
Correct Answer
A. Sparta -
- 18.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- A.
George Washington
- B.
James Madison
- C.
Thomas Jefferson
Correct Answer
C. Thomas Jefferson -
- 19.
The Declaration of Independence supports all of the following
- A.
Power of the common man
- B.
Tyranny is an unacceptable form of rule
- C.
Societies should be organized hierarchically
- D.
Equality
- E.
The president has all the power in the US
- F.
People have the right to absolve the government if it isn't protecting the rights of the people
Correct Answer(s)
A. Power of the common man
B. Tyranny is an unacceptable form of rule
D. Equality
F. People have the right to absolve the government if it isn't protecting the rights of the people -
- 20.
In Athenian democracy, it was believed
- A.
People are intelligent and are of great importance
- B.
People are insignificant and shouldn't play a role in government
- C.
People were incapable of voting for governmental decisions
Correct Answer
A. People are intelligent and are of great importance -
- 21.
I can define and explain the importance of POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 22.
I can define and explain the importance of ILLEGITIMACY OF TYRANNY
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 23.
I can define and explain the importance of SOCIAL CONTRACT
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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