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Unit 3 Part 1

TermDefinition
Ancient Rome the world's first republic
Ancient Athens (Greece) birthplace of democracy
Judeo-Christian ideas, beliefs, and practices that have their historical roots in Judaism and Christianity.
democracy government by the people
juries a group of citizens selected to decide whether an individual is guilty or innocent
polis a city-state in ancient Greece.
legislative assemblies groups of people who make decisions about laws
constitution a written plan of government
constitutional republic a democratic system with elected representatives in which the Constitution is the supreme law
representative government a democratic system with elected representatives in which the Constitution is the supreme law
rule of law principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern
separation of powers the division of power among different branches of government
justice fairness; rightfulness (particularly before the law)
individual worth value ALL people/individuals - each individual has value
personal responsibility a term that indicates that a person is responsible for the choices he or she makes.
civic participation taking part in government
Magna Carta the royal charter of political rights given to rebellious English nobles by King John in 1215; limited the power of the king
English Bill of Rights 1689 laws protecting the rights of English subjects and the power of Parliament
Thomas Paine's Common Sense pamphlet published in 1776 that persuaded American Colonists to support independence
Mayflower Compact 1620 - The first agreement for self-government in America. It was signed by the 41 men on the Mayflower and set up a government for the Plymouth colony.
limited government the idea that certain restrictions should be placed on government to protect the natural rights of citizens.
self-government a system of government in which people make their own laws (can be popular or representative)
due process following fair and established legal procedures
individual rights freedoms guaranteed or belonging to a person
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