Influences on American colonial government Flashcards
1
Q
where is the earliest found foundations of democracy from
A
Jewish religion
2
Q
where is the worlds first democracy from
A
Athens -Greece
3
Q
in Athens the people could
A
all free men over 18 were considered citizens
this system in which people govern themselves is called direct democracy
4
Q
what is a government based on representative democracy
A
a republic
5
Q
who created the worlds first republic
A
the ancient romans
6
Q
when did the nobles in England rebel against king John
A
1215
7
Q
what happened in 1625
A
King Charles 1 dismissed parliament and ruled alone
8
Q
when was the petition of rights given to the king
A
1628
9
Q
what was the petition of right
A
limited the kings power
10
Q
when was the bill of rights established
A
1689
11
Q
who heavily influenced the bill of rights
A
John lock
