Constitution
When was it created?
1787 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Democracy was created by who?
Athens/ in Ancient Greece
Did they influence our government?
Yes
Names of three branches of government
Judicial Executive Legislative
What is it?
Ancient Greece was divided into independent communities called?
City- states
Who influenced the Early Romans?
Greeks
What branch makes laws?
Legislative
How does it start?
We the people of the United States...
Democracy began around what time period?
500 BCE.
Who could vote and participate in government
Wealthy men 18 years old
Judicial branch does what to the laws?
Make sures the laws are fair and equal for everyone
Why does it matter?
It shapes our government, protecting our rights and ensures everyones safety.
Each city state had its own...?
Government, army, laws, culture
What were the group leaders called?
Senate and Consuls
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The president
Why is separation of powers important?
Prevents concentration of power, and protects individual rights
what is democracy?
rule by the people
type of government where the people have power to make decisions about how they are governed.
What is a Republic?
a government where citizens elect leaders to make decisions.
What does Liberty mean?
Freedom