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Ancient Greek’s Influence on American Democracy

Great Council passed laws that were favorable to the wealthy.

Many Greeks wanted to participate in the lawmaking process.

Citizens were permitted to participate in lawmaking

Only men who owned large plots of land were considered citizens

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Ancient Rome’s Influence on American Government

Romans established a Republic

More and more people were permitted to vote.

Romans decided that the laws be written down

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English Influences on American Government

Magna Carta- A document granting the rights and privileges.

No taxes without consent Provided for a jury trial

Parliament- British legislature Council which granted or denied power to king Presented their views to the king Limited King’s power

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English Influences on American Government

Bill of Rights- a written list of citizens rights.

A deal made with William and Mary Gave Parliament more power Protected freedom of religion and speech Limited government power

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John Locke’s Influence on American Government

English writer

No government can take away a person’s natural rights.

Life, Liberty, property

A ruler can only rule as long as he has the consent of the people.

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Montesquieu’s Influence on American Government

French writer

Limited power of government by dividing power. (separation of powers)

3 branches of government

Promoted system of checks and balances Each section, checks one another to make sure

everything is balanced between them.


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