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Hammurabi's Code
Greek Laws
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What kingdom did Hammurabi's Code govern?
Babylon
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If a law is called Draconian, what does that mean?
The law is harsh.
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What was the upper class of Ancient Rome?
Patricians.
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Right to bear arms was in which English document?
English Bill of Rights.
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What did John Locke believe to be the main role of government?
To protect the peoples rights.
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What are the 3 parts of Hammurabi's Code?
Prologue, Laws, Epilogue
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Who settled disputes in Greek life before Draco?
Families and heads of the families.
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Who advised the Consuls and the Assembly in domestic and foreign policy?
Senate.
200
Freedom of speech was in which English Document?
English Bill of Rights
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If the government failed in its duty to the people, what did John Locke believe the people had the right to do?
Abolish the government.
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If a woman commits adultery, what happened to her under Hammurabi's Code?
She was bound and thrown into water.
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How long did the average trial in Ancient Greece last?
About 1 day.
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Who oversees judicial duties of Rome when the Consuls were unable to?
Praetor.
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Which British document granted the right to a quick and public trial?
Magna Carta
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What does the Maryland Act of Toleration grant?
Freedom of Religion (for Christians)
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If a mayor failed to catch a thief, what was he required to do under Hammurabi's Code?
Replace the items that were stolen.
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What area of life did Tort laws cover?
Property laws
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Who collected taxes and tribute?
Quaestors.
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Which British document created an early form of Parliament?
Magna Carta
400
The Virginia House of Burgesses is the first example of what in America?
First Legislative Assembly.
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What happened when one freeman struck another freeman in the eye?
The freeman was allowed to retaliate by striking the offender in the eye. (Hence the "eye for an eye")
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How are Greek courts different from US courts?
No professionals, trials last a day, jurors vote on punishment.
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What power did Consuls have over each other to guard against despotism?
Power of veto.
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Which British Document prohibited excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments?
English Bill of Rights
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What is the first "Constitution" written in America?
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut