Ancient Athens & Rome
Who were NOT citizens in Ancient Athens?
Foreigners
Slaves
Women
Children
Men who did NOT complete their military training
Which class did the Magna Carta primarily benefit?
The upper class - The wealthy/elite class - Nobles/Barons/Lords
The idea that government should be split into branches to protect the people comes from which philosopher?
Montesquieu
A ruler with absolute power
What is a despot?
The Latin word Jur can be found in which of the following words?
A. Perjury
B. Indictment
C. Trial
D. Lawyer
A. Perjury
Who was considered a citizen in Ancient Athens?
Men, 18 years of age, whose parents were of Athenian descent
Which Amendment from the Bill of Rights does the following quote from the English Bill of Rights align with, “That the freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in Parliament ought not to be. . .questioned in any court or place out of Parliament.” -Line 9
1st
The idea that women deserve and need an education to prove themselves equal to men comes from which philosopher?
A form of government where kings and queens hold the power
What is a Monarchy?
Theos can be found in which of the following words?
A. Theology
B. Theocracy
C. Theocrat
D. All of the above
D. All of the Above
What did Civic Pariticpation look like in Rome?
Attend Assembly Meetings
Vote in Local Elections
Run for Political Office
Which Amendment from the Bill of Rights does the following quote from the Magna Carta align with, “No bailiff for the future shall, upon his own unsupported complaint, put anyone into his ‘law’, without credible witnesses brought for this purpose.” - Line 38
5th/6th
The idea of natural rights - the rights to life, liberty and property comes from which philosopher?
John Locke
The concept that everyone is (held) accountable to the law.
What is Rule of Law?
A RESULT OR EFFECT of an action or condition; of importance or relevance
What is a consequence?
List 3 ways the United States took inspiration from Ancient Athens:
The Constitution
Citizen Participation
Voting
Which Amendment from the Bill of Rights does the following quote from the Magna Carta align with, “No freeman shall be seized, imprisoned, dispossessed, outlawed, or exiled, or in any way destroyed; nor will we proceed against or prosecute him except by the lawful judgement of his peers, or by the law of the land. . .” - Line 39
5th/6th
The idea that government is for the protection of the people comes from which philosopher?
Hobbes
(Theoretically) the right given to rulers by God to rule however they see fit
What is Divine Right?
Dominus means the following. . .
A. Dominate
B. Master or Lord
C. Domino
D. Dominon
B. Master or Lord
What are some things we took from Rome in regards to checks and balances?
Term Limits
Age Requirements
Veto Powers
*DOUBLE JEOPARDY*
When was the Magna Carta FIRST SIGNED?
When was the FINAL REVISION of the Magna Carta signed?
1215 - 1st
1225 - Final
The idea that governments have the power to make and enforce laws as long as it serves the people comes from which philosopher?
Rosseau
People have the power to make political decisions. The government should express the will of the people.
What is popular sovereignty?
*Double Jeopardy*
Affect vs. Effect
Name both definitions CLEARLY AS 1. _____ & 2. _____
1. An action / To influence / To make a difference to (Verb)
2. A CHANGE which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause (Noun)
1. Affect
2. Effect