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Rise of Democracy

The Origin and Development of the Democratic Idea

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government a system for controlling society
aristocracy a government ruled by a small group of noble, land-owning families
direct democracy a form of government in which citizens rule and make the laws directly
Judaism the religion of the Hebrews
Ten Commandments ten orders or laws given by God to Moses for the Jewish people to follow
Christianity name of the religion founded by Jesus
Renaissance marked by renewed interest in classical culture
Reformation movement to reform the Church against its power and abuses
Magna Carta a list of political rights to protect the nobility or landowners
due process of law The right to have law work in a known, orderly way.
divine right The idea tha monarchs were chosen by God and responsible only to God
social contract The agreement among members of society to limit their rights to prevent disorder.
representative government A government, such as that in the U.S., in which citizens elect people to make laws and policies for them.
oligarchy A government ruled by a few powerful people.
Judaism The religion of the Hebrews, who believed in one God whose wish was for people to lead moral lives.
Christianity The religion founded by Jesus
Islam The religion based on the prophet Muhammad's teachings.
Roman Catholic Church The institution of Roman Christianity that had influence over all aspects of life by the Middle Ages.
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