Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Standard(s) to Cover
GC.1 Cite textual evidence and evaluate multiple points of view to analyze the
influence of ancient Greek, Roman, and leading European political thinkers such
as John Locke, Charles-Louis Montesquieu, Niccolo Machiavelli, Jean Jacques
Rousseau, and William Blackstone on the development of United States
government.
Greek Influence
The PEOPLE wanted to be involved in the law-making
process
Popular sovereignty—the PEOPLE “rule” (vote)
Citizens* permitted to join in the law-making process
Demos kratia—a community run by the people
THE BIRTHPLACE OF DEMOCRACY, where the
PEOPLE directly elect the leaders of the country
Roman Influence
Enlightenment=Age of Reason