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Influence of Greek and Roman Government Answers

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Which scenario is the best example of an indirect democracy?

A
A father tells his son that he cannot go to a basketball game.
B
A student body votes to allow shorts to be worn to school.
C
A student council approves vending machines in the cafeteria.
D
A principal decides to extend the school day by twenty minutes.
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Under Roman law, someone accusing another person of a crime needed

A
belief that the accused was guilty.
B
proof that a crime had been committed.
C
a lawyer willing to take the case to trial.
D
a witness to vouch for the accuser’s character.
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Which best summarizes the structure of the Roman government?

A
It was organized with separation of powers.
B
It was created with a top-heavy leadership.
C
It was developed using military rule.
D
It was designed to limit citizens’ rights.
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wealthy
B
wise
C
powerful
D
influential
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What was the political impact of the Justinian Code?

A
It reformed old, existing Greek laws.
B
It made women and enslaved people citizens.
C
It made Justinian I the emperor of Rome.
D
It influenced the laws of other countries.
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What were the Twelve Tables?

A
The first written collection of Roman laws.
B
The first written record of a constitutional monarchy.
C
The first recorded instance of a government overthrow.
D
The first recorded evidence of written language.
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Read the scenario.Citizen X has run into some financial troubles. One day, he shows up to work wearing a new watch. A co-worker whose home was recently robbed says, “Hey, my watch! You thief!” Citizen X goes on trial for burglary, but is found not guilty.Based on what happens to Citizen X, under which government does he live?

A
Athens, because Athenian law dictates that a single stolen item is not cause for conviction.
B
Athens, because Athenian law has mercy on those who steal due to financial distress.
C
Rome, because Roman law forces the accuser to have a burden of proof.
D
Rome, because Roman law requires the wealthy and educated to be shown leniency.
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Which scenario would most likely take place under Athens’ jury system?

A
a random drawing choosing a panel of men and women to serve on a jury
B
a 25-year-old male citizen being selected to his first jury assignment
C
lawyers picking five hundred men from a pool of one thousand to serve on a jury
D
a random selection of five hundred citizens to make up a jury
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The early government of Athens was ruled by

A
the citizens.
B
a king.
C
a president.
D
the parliament.
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Pericles believed that Athenian government should favor the

A
majority over the minority.
B
educated over the uneducated.
C
poor over the wealthy.
D
politicians over the citizens.

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