Greek Traditions
This ancient Greek philosopher is known for his method of questioning leadership to understand governance.
Who is Aristotle?
This concept is the central focus of all Judeo-Christian Values.
What is faith?
This is the system of law in Islam derived from Islamic texts, governing both public and private life.
What is Sharia law?
This term refers to the moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.
What is ethics?
Roman tradition placed emphasis on this first.
What is law?
Greek philosophy primarily focused on these concepts to understand the world.
What are logic and reason?
Judeo-Christian traditions believe their laws are this, meaning from God.
What is divine?
These texts combine to provide the Islamic set of laws for both public and private life.
The Quran and the Hadith
This form of government allows power to reside with the people and their elected representatives.
What is a republic?
The source of traditions and philosophy in roman tradition.
What is human thought?
This Greek philosopher wrote "The Republic," a key text on justice and governance.
Who is Plato?
The teachings of this Christian figure include forgiveness, love, and the responsibilities of the individual.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Islamic political traditions are unique for combining both of these authorities in their leadership.
What are political and religious authorities?
This term describes the responsibilities of a citizen, including participation in government and adherence to the rule of law.
What is civic duty?
The western concept inspired by Ancient Roman traditions.
What is the Justice/Legal System?
Greek traditions led to the foundations of this western government system.
What is Democracy?
Focusing on morals and social justice, this Old Testament text was given to Moses on Mt. Sinai.
What are the Ten Commandments?
In early Islamic empires this was the term used for the different "dynasties" that ruled over the Islamic state.
What are Caliphates?
The is term refers to a system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting.
What is a Democracy?
This philosophy emphasized law, civic responsibility, and the role of the state in Ancient Rome
What is Stoicism?
In the Philosophical work "Politics" the author compares bad leadership to this.
What is chaos or a wild beast?
Judaism's emphasis on this type of monotheism promotes the belief in one God who demands ethical behavior.
What is ethical monotheism?
This Islamic tradition emphasizes charity and social justice, requiring Muslims to give a portion of their wealth to those in need.
What is Zakat?
The term Mr. Hackett repeatedly said was the same as saying "government".
What is state?
This famous Roman orator and philosopher contributed significantly to the development of republican ideals.
Who is Cicero?