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Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government?

A. Roman

B. Egyptian

C. Greek

D. Persian

A. Roman

During the 6th century B.C.E., the ancient Athenians divided the powers of their government between two assemblies and guaranteed certain political rights to all male citizens. How do these political reforms best illustrate how societies develop?

A. by limiting government authority

B. by choosing government leaders

C. by improving government services

D. by reducing government expenditures

A. by limiting government authority

A certain country is characterized by the following traits:

1. power achieved through inheritance

2. same ruling family for over a century

3. finite freedoms and rights

4. hierarchical social status

5. single established state religion

The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on which of the following principles?

A. popular sovereignty

B. due process of law

C. social contract theory

D. divine right of kings

D. divine right of kings

Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic process of ancient Greece?

A. the referendum

B. the presidential election

C. the primary election

D. the nominating convention

A. the referendum - direct road by the electorate on a specific proposal, law or political issue in the form of a direct democracy.