Greece
What was a Polis in Ancient Greece?
A self-governing community
What kind of government did Rome have?
A Republic
"Judeo" refers to which religion?
Judaism
What are our 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Mr. Watson grew up in which state?
Maine
What was the main legislative body of Athens?
The Assembly
What is a Republic?
A government by elected officials
This tradition believed society should follow......
Ethical Ideas of Justice
What is the main legislative body in the USA?
Congress
What is Mr. Watson's favorite team?
UNC Tar Heels
T/F: Athens had elected officials make major decisions for their citizens.
False
A Roman idea that meant everyone in society had to obey the same set of rules
Rule of Law
What were the 3 rules that were included in the Judeo-Christian tradition?
Do not kill, Do not steal, Respect your parents
How did Greece influence USA?
Giving power to ordinary citizens
Which university did Mr. Watson go to?
Southern Maine
What kind of government did Ancient Athens have?
A Democracy
How did Romans make sure too much power wasn't granted to one person or group?
Separation of Powers
What is something that the Judeo-Christian and Roman Republic had in common?
Following the Rule of Law
How did Rome influence USA?
By creating Republicanism
Mr. Watson favorite sport is?
Basketball
List 3 forms of civic participation
Voting, Military service, Serving on Juries
What were the 3 parts of the Roman Republic?
Elected officials, the Senate, Assemblies
The Judeo-Christian Ethical ideas of Justice influenced what?
America's government (Constitutional Republic) and society norms
How did Judeo-Christian traditions influence USA?
By giving examples to the colonists of what was acceptable and what was not for a society
Who hit the game winner in the 1982 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship?
Michael Jordan