SS.7.CG.1.1 - Influence of Ancient Civilizations

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Constitutional republic

a country with a written constitution and governed by elected representatives

<p>a country with a written constitution and governed by elected representatives</p>
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Polis

A city-state in ancient Greece

<p>A city-state in ancient Greece</p>
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constitution

A written plan of government

<p>A written plan of government</p>
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legislative bodies

Make laws

<p>Make laws</p>
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Democracy

Government by the people, both directly or indirectly, with free and frequent elections.

<p>Government by the people, both directly or indirectly, with free and frequent elections.</p>
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Direct Democracy

Government in which citizens vote on laws and select officials directly.

<p>Government in which citizens vote on laws and select officials directly.</p>
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Judeo-Christian tradition

a set of beliefs and ethics held in common by Judaism and Christianity that influenced the Founding Fathers

<p>a set of beliefs and ethics held in common by Judaism and Christianity that influenced the Founding Fathers</p>
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ethical

Having to do with morals, values, right and wrong

<p>Having to do with morals, values, right and wrong</p>
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self-governing

A form of government where the people have control or rule

<p>A form of government where the people have control or rule</p>
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Representative Democracy

a form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf

<p>a form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf</p>
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Ancient Greece

A civilization that lasted from the 8th/6th century BCE to 600 AD. Classical Greek is generally considered to be the seminal culture which provided the foundation of modern Western culture.

<p>A civilization that lasted from the 8th/6th century BCE to 600 AD. Classical Greek is generally considered to be the seminal culture which provided the foundation of modern Western culture.</p>
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Ancient Rome

the world's first republic; Citizens elect representatives to vote on issues; Ideas are debated at an assembly of representatives.

<p>the world's first republic; Citizens elect representatives to vote on issues; Ideas are debated at an assembly of representatives.</p>
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civic participation

taking part in formal political processes and community activities outside of government

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Separation of Powers

an act of dividing powers of government into separate bodies.

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Individual worth

Right to be valued and respected as a human being, regardless of personal circumstances or qualities

<p>Right to be valued and respected as a human being, regardless of personal circumstances or qualities</p>
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personal responsibility

A term that indicates that a person is responsible for the choices he or she makes.

<p>A term that indicates that a person is responsible for the choices he or she makes.</p>
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Rule of Law

principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern

<p>principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern</p>