Roots of American Government

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Roots of American Government Ch. 4 Sec. 2 Pp. 91-94

What ideas influenced how America’s government is set up? Essential Question What ideas influenced how America’s government is set up?

Looking to Ancient Greece and Rome Direct democracy started in Athens, Greece. It influenced the colonists Roman Republic = representatives elected to make laws

The English Tradition Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights listed basic rights Magna Carta only applied to nobles, but English Bill of Rights applied to all citizens

Relying on Reason John Locke – government protects natural rights (born with these and government can not take them away) Montesquieu – separation of powers (power should be divided among legislative, executive, and judicial branches)