Our classical Heritage
What type of government did they have in Ancient Greece?
Direct democracy-everyonr votes on everything,no deleted leaders polis
What time period was referred to as the ''Age of Reason''?
The Enlightenment
What is the Greek word for City-State?
Polis
Name 3 things that enlightenment thinkers attacked?
Enlightenment thinkers attacked a. Divine right of kings b. the church c. inherited power
Who was allowed to vote in Anicent Greece?
Citizen (Men who were not slaves)
Which enlightenment thinkers dealt with Natural law?
John Locke
Who made the laws in Ancient Greece?
The Assembly (thousands of citizens)
According to Locke, Natural Law guaranteed what three rights?
Natural Rights a. Life b. liberty c. property
Name five things we get from Ancient Rome?
representative democracy, written law, rule of law, civic participation,separation of powers
What are the three parts to agreement with our government known as the social contract?
Social Contract (with government) a. The people swear allegiance b.the government protects their natural rights c. if they don't, the people should rebel.