1. What ideas about civic life informed the founding generation? WTP Lesson 2 Part A Ms. Ramos

2. What values from antiquity influenced the founding generation? Ms. Ramos

3. Promote the common good Doing what is best for society as a whole EX: Classical republicanism/ Rome republic Ms. Ramos

4. Small uniform communities Why? Ans: man is “a political animal”- Arisotle Able to know & care for ea other Ms. Ramos

5. Citizenship & Civic Virtue Promote common good Do what is right –Cincinnatus called as dictator 2x, and gave up pwr –George Washington Citizenship should emphasize duties, not rights Ms. Ramos

6. Moral Education Civic virtue must be learned “civil religion”- symbols, rituals, & values of society Proper habits: generosity, self- control, respect, fairness, courage –Speak & reason well Imp of political debate & military service Ms. Ramos

7. What is the role of philosophy in the study of government? Ms. Ramos

8. Self-gov is required to lay foundations for social peace & just society Ms. Ramos