1.1 - Influence of Greece, Rome, & Judeo-Christian Tradition

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action taken by citizens who seek to influence the government.

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civic participation

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a legal document that establishes the structure and rules for a government.

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constitution

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a form of government in which the people rule through a system of representation and the government is limited by a constitution that protects the rights of citizens

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constitutional republic

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a form of government that means “rule by the people”.

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democracy

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pertaining to right and wrong in conduct

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ethical

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the Judeo-Christian idea that every person is born with worth and dignity because they were created by God.

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individual worth

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having historical roots in both Judaism and Christianity

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Judeo-Christian

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all people are treated fairly and equally under the law.

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justice

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the power of government to make laws.

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legislative

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the Judeo-Christian idea that every individual is responsible for their actions and should be held accountable.

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personal responsibility