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
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
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
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
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