The word 'democracy' comes from Greek words meaning what?
AnswerRule by the people
Democracy combines Greek 'demos' (people) and 'kratos' (power or rule).
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The basics
How many senators does each US state have?
Answer2
Every US state has two senators, regardless of its population.
Going deeper
What does 'bicameral' mean for a legislature?
AnswerIt has two chambers
A bicameral legislature has two houses, like the US Senate and House of Representatives.
In which city was the US Constitution signed in 1787?
AnswerPhiladelphia
Delegates signed the Constitution at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.
What is the minimum age to serve as President of the United States?
Answer35
The US Constitution requires a president to be at least 35 years old and a natural-born citizen.
Expert level
In ancient Athens, many public officials were chosen by random lot. What is this method called?
AnswerSortition
Sortition, selection by lottery, was used in Athens to fill many offices and juries.
The word 'veto' comes from Latin and means what?
AnswerI forbid
'Veto' is Latin for 'I forbid', the power to block a decision or law.
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