Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Judeo-Christian
Foundational Principles of the U.S.
Enlightenment
100
self-governing communities; city states
Polis
100
List 1 way that the ancient Romans had a strong tradition of civic participation
participating in legislative bodies, voting, military service, providing for the common good
100
Many of the Framers of the Constitution followed this religious tradition.
christian (some may say judeo-christian)
100
the guarantee of fairness in all legal matters and requires that all people be treated the same under the law. If you are accused of a crime, there are laws that ensure you do not lose your life or freedom without having your legal rights protected.
Due Process
100
Who is known for natural rights of life, liberty and property. Known for the social contract
John Locke
200
the involvement of citizens in government processes. Examples include voting, attending meetings, serving on juries, military service
Civic Participation
200
Which type of democracy did ancient Rome have?
Republic/ Representative Democracy
200
Judeo-christian beliefs reflect the principles of _______, _________, and __________.
liberty, equality, and justice
200
means that even though the government makes the rules, it has limitations placed on it through the separation of powers, checks and balances, and the rule of law.
Limited Government
200
Who is known for his ideas on separation of powers and checks and balances
Baron De Montesquieu
300
Worth double points:
What was the law-making body of Athens's called? What type of democracy did this law-making body represent?
The Assembly and Direct Democracy
300
Roman laws were written onto twelve tablets and placed in the Roman Forum for all to see. That way everyone knew the rules and had to follow the rules without exception. This concept is known as
Rule of Law
300
"Judeo-christian" is one religion where beliefs include valuing __________ worth.
individual worth
300
the idea that there are certain basic rights that all people are entitled to, not because a government says so (and could therefore take it away if it chose), but because they are people and exist. Every individual is born equal, has equal opportunity to succeed, and is entitled to the same set of basic rights.
Natural Rights
300
Also known as the Age of Reason
Enlightenment
400
Who did not have the right to vote in Athens?
Women, children, enslaved people, foreigners
400
Separation of Powers
400
the idea that all people, from the weakest to the most powerful, are subject to the same laws. The Constitution and laws of the United States are the “supreme law of the land” to which everyone is accountable.
Rule of Law
400
If there is no government, all people live in a ______________ with no rules and complete freedom- but without any protection. The _____________ is when citizens give up some freedom in exchange for the government to protect a citizens rights to life, liberty, and property (known as ________________)
State of Nature
Social Contract
Natural Rights
500
When ordinary citizens have the right to propose and vote directly on new laws
Direct Democracy
500
Because different parts of the Roman government had to work together, general agreement was needed for the government to take action. The separation of powers also made it more difficult for one part of the government to seize absolute power. True or False
True
500
One of the most important principles to the Founders was the idea that everyone should be able to practice their faith freely and without fear of government intrusion.
Religious Liberty
500
President enforces the laws. Congress makes the laws. The Courts interpret the laws
Dividing this power is called ________________. Which enlightenment thinker is known for this idea?
________________. Which Ancient Civilization had this idea as well? __________________.
Separation of powers
Montesquieu
Ancient Rome