SS.7.CG.1.1 Ancient Influences Vocab

separation of Powers

• A principle of government that sets up a structural division of responsibilities within distinct branches, each with their own powers and processes

• A system where all powers are concentrated in a single branch of government

• A method of governance that eliminates checks and balances

• A principle that allows for the direct election of all government officials

republicanism

• A political system where a monarch rules the country

• The belief in a government where citizens elect representatives and participate in civic life

• A form of government where the military controls the state

• A system where decisions are made by a small group of elites

Assembly

• a group of citizens, in an ancient Greek democracy, with the power to pass laws

• a military unit in ancient Rome

• a type of ancient Greek architecture

• a gathering of philosophers to discuss ethics

Voting

• to formally record one's choice or opinion in an election or on a specific question

• to express a preference without any formal process

• to gather opinions through informal discussions

• to select representatives through a random draw

ancient Rome

• A civilization that had no influence on modern governments

• An ancient civilization that influenced America's constitutional republic in areas such as civic participation, republicanism, rule of law, representative government, and separation of powers

• A society known for its monarchy and lack of civic participation

• An ancient civilization that focused solely on military conquest and expansion

Justice

• equity

• fairness.

• inequality

• punishment

Direct Democracy

• a form of democracy in which the people vote firsthand

• a system where elected representatives make decisions

• a type of government led by a monarch

• a political system where citizens have no voting rights

Republic

• A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting

• A system where a monarch rules the country

• A type of government where the military controls the state

• A political system where decisions are made by a small group of elites

Judeo-Christian tradition

• the beliefs and practices of those following the Jewish and Christian religions such as ethical ideas of justice, individual worth, personal responsibility and rule of law

• a cultural movement emphasizing secularism and humanism

• a philosophy that rejects all forms of religious belief

• a set of rituals and ceremonies exclusive to the Jewish faith

ancient Greece

• A civilization that had no influence on modern governments

• An ancient civilization that influenced America's constitutional republic in areas such as civic participation, legislative bodies, voting rights, and a written constitution

• A society known for its monarchy and lack of democracy

• An ancient culture that focused solely on art and philosophy without any political structure