democracy✔ city-stategovernment
polis✔ democracyrepublic
✔ randomlythrough electionsby Senators
Senate✔ presidentSupreme Court
Which statement best describes how American government compares to the one that existed in ancient Athens?
What is the main idea of Pericles’s statement?
According to Pericles, how is Athens different from other Greek city-states?
Democracy✔ RepublicSenate
Which principle of American government is reflected in this quote?
Which ancient principles can be found in American government today?In a paragraph, provide at least three examples of government structures and principles that are based on ancient ideas.
American government reflects several ancient principles. Ancient Athens contributed direct democracy, in which citizens participate in government by voting. Ancient Rome contributed representative government, in which elected officials make decisions on behalf of the people, as well as the idea of a Senate. The principles of liberty and equality also remain important in American government. In addition, the separation of powers divides authority among different branches so that no single person or group has complete control.
unicameral✔ bicameraltricameral
Did your response include any of the following principles or ideas?
SenatorsMagistrates✔ Consuls
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