4.3 Notes

Constitutional Influences

4.3

The Republic

• Examples set by Greece and Rome

• Civic Republicanism: do good for the good of others

• citizens must remain independent: no desire for personal or financial gains

• put needs of nation above citizens

Poll

In your opinion, has the United States continued to be a good example of a republic?

• Definitely, Yes!

• Sometimes

• Not recently

• Not ever

English Documents

• Magna Carta: King obeys law, rights given to Nobles (then others)

• Private Property

• English Bill of Rights

American Traditions

• each colony governed themselves

• Mayflower Compact

• American Experiences: Articles, King George III

Multiple Choice

Which idea came from the Magna Carta?

• Civic Republicanism

• Self-government

• Leader obeys laws

• Government serves the People

Limits to Democracy

• Voters = white, male, property owners

• unmarried women could own property and enter into contracts (NOT VOTE)

• Married women were owned by their husbands (and still NOT VOTING)

The Enlightenment

• John Locke: natural rights to life, liberty and property; government is an agreement between ruler and ruled

• Charles-Louis Baron de Montesquieu: 3 separate branches of government (separation of powers)

Poll

Which one of these describes your feelings about the Constitution?