Roots of American Government

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Roots of American Government Section 2

Looking to Ancient Greece and Rome Athens Created the world’s first direct democracy Citizens were allowed to vote to pass laws or make decisions. Rome 509 B.C. founded a republic

The English Tradition Magna Carta The English Bill of Rights 1215 English noblemen forced King John to sign a document listing rights that even the monarch could not take away from nobles. The English Bill of Rights 1689 English legislature, called Parliament, passed a Bill of Rights which further limited the Monarch’s power. Listed the rights of all English citizens.

Relying On Reason Europe in the 1600 and 1700’s Natural Rights: Philosophers wrote the people have the power of reason; the ability to think clearly. Natural Rights: Rights people are born with and that no government can take away.

Relying On Reason Famous Philosophers: Separation of Powers John Locke & Montesquieu Separation of Powers Dividing government power among legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Think About It Why was limiting the monarch’s power a necessary first step to a representative government?