Ancient Greece
Definition of democracy.
What is rule by the people?
Definition of a republic.
The two Greek words which combine to form the word "democracy".
What are Demos and Kratis?
The reason all citizens should be treated equally.
What is all citizens are equal before the law?
Defined as the power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgements.
What is reason?
The definition of presumption of innocence.
What is all persons should considered innocent until proven guilty?
Human beings were seen to be unique and special for this reason.
What was because we can reason?
With all persons considered innocent until proven guilty, this means the burden of guilt rests with whom?
Who is the accuser or prosecution?
This distinguished Greek democracy from modern forms.
What was direct citizen participation in decision-maing?
One way in which Roman law influenced modern legal systems.
What is innocent until proven guilty or eqality before the law or the burden of proof rests with the accused.