Greece
What principle from ancient Greece emphasized fairness in legal proceedings?
Justice
This Roman system of government, where citizens elected representatives, inspired the structure of the U.S. government.
Republic
What was a majora principle the United States took from the Judeo-Christian tradition?
personal responsibility
A type of government where citizens elect representatives, modeled after Rome and used in the U.S
Republic
This type of democracy allows citizens to vote directly on laws.
direct democracy
This form of government, developed in Athens, allows citizens to vote directly on laws and policies. (hint - this system no longer exists in any country today)
Direct Democracy
This important Roman law code influenced the U.S. idea that laws must be written and applied equally to all citizens.
The Twelve Tables
They who say that we should love our fellow citizens but not foreigners, destroy the universal brotherhood of mankind, with which benevolence and justice would perish forever. - Which of the terms from the Judeo-Christian tradition shares a common meaning with the passage?
Individual Worth
The idea that no one is above the law, influenced by both Roman and Judeo-Christian traditions
Rule of Law
Rome’s first written laws, displayed publicly for citizens.
Twelve Tables
This city-state in Ancient Greece is known as the birthplace of democracy.
When a government becomes powerful it is destructive, extravagant and violent; it is an usurer which takes bread from innocent mouths and deprives honorable men of their substance, for votes with which to perpetuate itself. - Cicero - Which Idea has likely been violated?
Rule of Law
What principle did the U.S. take from the Judeo-Christian tradition that dealt with accountability?
Personal Responsibility
The division of government power into branches, influenced by Roman ideas
Separation of Powers
This set of moral laws includes rules like “do not steal” and “honor your parents.
The Ten Commandments
This principle, practiced in Athens, gave citizens the right to speak and participate in government decisions.
Civic Participation
This principle, seen in the Roman government, divides power to prevent one group from becoming too powerful, similar to the U.S. system.
Separation of Powers
This principle from Judeo-Christian teachings emphasizes that all people are created equal and have inherent worth
Equality of Mankind
This concept gives people rights and responsibilities in a government, influenced by Rome.
Citizenship
This status gives people rights and responsibilities within a country
Citizenship
his idea from Ancient Greece means “rule by the people” and influenced modern democratic governments like the United States
Democracy
This idea from Ancient Rome emphasized that citizens should participate in government and serve their country, much like voting and jury duty today
Civic Duty
This idea influenced the belief that government should protect people’s rights and promote the common good. (Hint - What do we call it today, its mentioned in the Preamble)
Promote the General Welfare
The belief that all people are equal and have value, rooted in Judeo-Christian teachings.
Equality of Mankind
This ancient civilization most directly influenced the idea of representative government in the U.S.
Ancient Rome