The Roots of our Government Roots The underground

The Roots of our Government Roots: The underground part of plants or the beginning of something. Democracy: Greek for People power. The idea that all power is derived from citizens. Republic: Roman for Representation. The idea that citizens select those to represent and vote for you.

Ancient Greece Small City States The Greeks allowed all citizens to vote on all issues. Women were not citizens. Slaves were not citizens. Only born Greeks could be citizens What are the pro’s and con’s of a Democracy? What were the negatives in ancient Greece?

Roman senate Large Empire Romans elected people to make laws and vote for them. ---REPUBLIC Only citizens could vote. Slaves were large part of economy. Woman could be citizens. Military was power base. No Courts—Just Judges or nobility Which do you think was better, Republic or Democracy? Why?

Roman Style

US Supreme Court

U. S. Senate

Roman Senate

Greece/Roman Roots • Greek Democracy: Every man votes for what will happen. • Roman Republic: You pick people that will vote and represent you.

Roots from England The American colonies brought English traditions with them to the new world. English traditions we follow today. • Rule of law: everyone must follow the law, even leaders. • Government Compensation: If the government takes something they must pay for it. • Fair Punishment: A punishment should fit the crime and be equal to all. • Court accessibility: Everyone has the right to be heard in a court of law

Magna Carta

James II

William and Mary

English Bill of Rights

House of Lords.

House of Commons

Parliament

Feudal system