Foundations of Democracy ID’s: 12 TABLES, TYRANNY, DEMOCRACY, ALLEGORY OF THE CAVE Foundations of Democracy
Democracy Vs. Tryanny As a class complete the diagrams on the other side of the forms of government worksheet
Forms of Government Skits You will work with a group of classmates to come up with a pose that represents the form of government that you are assigned. You may use props but NO words!
Legacy of Rome Twelve Tables Written Code of Laws Forced fair interpretation of laws Judges could no longer favor the wealthy (patricians)
Legacy of Greece Greece began as a limited Democracy 4 classes based on wealth and all males could vote Became a direct Democracy Citizens actively participated in govt. decisions Three branches: Executive/Legislative/Judicial
Greek Philosophers Two Principles The universe has order and is subject to unchanging laws People can understand these laws through logic and reason Socrates: Socratic Method – Ask Questions! Plato: Utopia and “The Republic” Aristotle: Man is a political Animal
The Allegory of the Cave Video
Plato’s Utopia Philosopher Kings: value intellect If you rule you cant have money or family Everyone is assigned a role from birth Censorship of information ANTZ
The Republic Questions Circle up the class with twelve tables facing the middle There will be two rounds and we will rotate We will discuss ideas and questions brought forth by Greek Philosophers Socrates and Plato EACH PERSON WILL RECEIVE A SCORE FOR PARTICIPATION ANTZ
Utopia High School People at Utopia High (students, teachers, staff) School schedule Curriculum Extracurricular activities Facilities (libraries, labs, lunch areas) Admissions requirements Reasons for detention or expulsion School Rules
UTOPIA HIGH Your poster must include: A clear title that stands out Your rules/ ideas for your assigned area Images depicting your ideas (Colorful and neat) A short explanation (a few sentences) explaining why this would be the best possible idea for Utopia High School