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10.1 Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient
Greek and Roman philosophy, in Judaism, and in Christianity to the
development of Western political thought.
Analyze the similarities and differences in Judeo-Christian and
Greco-Roman views of law, reason and faith, and duties of the
individual.
Trace the development of the Western political ideas of the rule
of law and illegitimacy of tyranny, using selections from Plato's
Republic and Aristotle's Politics.
Consider the influence of the U.S. Constitution on political
systems in the contemporary world.
RAP! Democracy
What is "democracy"?
List words, phrases, images or ideas that you associate with
it.Democracy: The idea that people can govern themselves
Demos=peopleKratos=ruleRule by the
peopleDemocracyDirectIndirectEveryone participates
Ancient Athens (briefly)Representative or republic
Romans
Question:Can people be trusted to govern themselves? Why or why
not?
What is a democracy?What are the benefits?What are the
problems?
What is an autocracy?What are the benefits?What are the
problems?
The Roots of Democracy
Athens established the first democracy.What kind of democracy
was it?
What if you chose to be uninformed and uninvolved?useless
We do not say that a man who takes no interest in politics is a
man who minds his own business; we say that he has no business here
at all.-Pericles, 5th century B.C.
Key elements of modern democracy1. Representative Govt2. Rule of
Law3. Reason4. Individual Rights
Representative government2. Rule of LawRomans developed
representative democracy and a written legal code.
No one is above the law.In this painting, Roman statesman Cicero
denounces a senator who had plotted to overthrow the government.3.
ReasonTo the Greeks, all people had dignity because of the ability
to
Thus, decisions were made based upon intellectual debates.
4. Individual RightsCivil Liberties and Civil Rights:
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights:freedom of
thought
and freedom of actionCivil Liberties and Civil Rights:
I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death
your right to say it.-Voltaire
Your freedom to move your arm ends where my nose begins.-John
Stuart Mill, 1859
Los Angeles TimesSeptember, 2001Just a couple of days after the
attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
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if we alter our civil liberties, the terrorists have won.What
does this mean?Do you agree with him?
- Senator Joseph Biden, September 11, 2001
The USA Patriot Act was passed by Congress and signed into law
by President Bush in October 2001 to step up the govt's
anti-terrorism efforts.
Differing Views
Differing Views
Why is the protection of civil rights and civil liberties such
an important core democratic value?
Judeo-Christian Influence All people have dignity and individual
worth because they are children of God.
The Ten CommandmentsWhat are the political, legal or social
connections to American democracy?1. You shall have no other gods
before me. 2. You shall not make any graven images (idols.)3. You
shall not take the name of the Lord in vain.4. Remember the Sabbath
day, keep it holy.5. Honor your father and mother.6. You shall not
kill.7. You shall not commit adultery.8. You shall not steal.9. You
shall not bear false witness.10. You shall not covet.Exodus
20:1-17Personal Response: Religion
What do you think is the proper role of religion in a
democracy?
Explain your position using current or historical examples.
Foundational Documents of Democracy
Foundational Documents of DemocracyMagna Carta, 1215
King John of England
English Bill of Rights, 1689Foundational Documents of
Democracy
King William III & Queen Mary II
The Declaration of Independence, 1776Foundational Documents of
Democracy
U.S. Bill of Rights, 1789Foundational Documents of Democracy
(The first 10 amendments to the Constitution)Here I Stand!
Of the four key documents we studied, I think
______________________ best embodies democratic principles and
rights because...
* Use detailed reasoning and evidence to support your position *
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