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How did this form of government influence the institutions and civil participation that form the government of the United States? Rome had a representative democracy and a senate. The United States has those as well.
Wikipedia. "Roman Forum." Wikipedia, 2023, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Republic. Accessed 23 Aug. 2023. -
How did this form of government influence the institutions and civil participation that form the government of the United States? Athenian democracy had 500 representatives. We have a representative democracy.
Foltz, Philipp. "Pericles' Funeral Oration." Wikipedia 2023, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athenian_democracy. Accessed 23 Aug. 2023. -
What are some of Hobbes’ ideas that the Founding Fathers agreed with? What were some ideas that they disagreed with?
The founding fathers agreed with the ideas of popular sovereignty and the inalienable rights of all people. Thomas Hobbes believed that all people are equal and the founding fathers did not.
Wright, John Michael. Thomas Hobbes. 1669-1670. Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Hobbes. Accessed 30 Aug. 2023. -
What do the ordinary people in a social contract have a right to do if the government exceeds its proper authority according to Locke? At what point do they have the right to do it? How did this influence the founding fathers? The people have a right to revolt after the government has done the wrong thing for a long time. They wanted to revolt against the British government.
Greenhill, Jon "John Locke." Wikipedia, 23 Aug. 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Locke. Accessed 30 Aug. 2023. -
What are the roles of the executive, legislative, and judicial powers in a government according to Montesquieu? How is this reflected in the government of the United States?
Each branch has separate and different powers. Our government has checks and balances. Dassier, Jacques-Antoine "Charles Montesquieu." Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montesquieu. Accessed 30 Aug. 2023. -
In Blackstone’s opinion, what were the laws of a country meant to protect? Provide a quote from the article below as evidence for your answer. Where do you see this idea reflected in the laws of the US?
The law should protect people if they speak out against the government. "The protection of liberty against the actions of officials seeking to silence criticism." I see this in our freedom of speech.
"William Blackstone." Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Blackstone. Accessed 30 Aug. 2023. -
In your own words, summarize seven precedents George Washington set for the Executive Branch of the United States.
Appointing Judges, Ceremonial Purposes, Chief Foreign Diplomat, Choose A Cabinet, and Commander in Chief of the military, Mr. President and No lifetime appointment.
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What political party did Thomas Jefferson help found? What other party did Thomas Jefferson oppose? What were the core beliefs and disagreements of both political parties?
He helped founded The Democratic-Republicans. The Federalists believed in a strong federal government and Democratic-Republicans believed in a stronger state government.
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James Madison wrote The Federalist Papers. James Madison said factions aren’t good. James Madison is sure that factions are a problem in our nation because they don’t respect other people who aren’t in their faction. The Constitution helps because it will let the people vote for representatives. James Madison thinks that is excellent because it limits the effects of factions.
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What are the sections of the Declaration of Independence, and what was it trying to communicate to both the king of Britain and the entire world?
Preamble, Natural Rights, Grievances and Resolution of Independence. They are going to be absolved from Great Britain and they are going to be free.
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What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation and what major event revealed that weakness?
Articles of Confederation central government was weak. it didn't have powers to control foreign policy to or to tax.
There was a rebellion by Massachusetts residents over the states high taxes plus the wartime debt. The Articles of Confederation do not have funds or military powers to deal with rebellion.
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What is the purpose of the Preamble in the United States Constitution, and what do you think is the most important phrase/part of the Preamble? Why? Be specific and explain your answer (One paragraph long, 3-5 sentences)
The Preamble introduces The Constitution and tells why they have The Constitution. I think we the people are the most vital part.
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Which do you think is the most important part of the First Amendment? Why do you think this part is the most important? I think the most important part is the right to peaceably assemble and freedom of speech. The part is important by having arguments about our government. People can able to speak about our government.
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