Prologues 1-4 Main Ideas ?s Flashcards
How does an oligarchy differ from an aristocracy?
Aristocracy- government controlled by nobles, rule is based on heridatry, family ties, social rank and wealth
oligarchy- gov. controlled by a small group, rule is based on wealth and ability
What steps did cleisthenes take to strengthen democracy in Athens?
- Gave more power to the assembly by allowing citizens to submit laws that are debated for passage at the assembly
- Balanced the power between the rich and poor in the assembly
- created the council of 500 who proposed laws and counciled the assembly. council gave citizens a chance to participate in the limited democracy
Four basic principles of Roman law
- All citizens had the right to equal treatment under the law
- A person is innocent until proven guilty
- Burden of proof rested on the accuser
- Any unfair law could be set aside
How are the 10 commandments different from the laws of other groups?
- It focused on morality and ethics and less on politics
- The code was to be followed by everyone even rulers.
which of the christian teachings support the central idea of democracy
the apostle paul stressed equality through declaring christianity as a universal religion, it was for all man. Which stressed equality of human beings
How does the reformation indirectly contribute to the growth of democracy.
- protested against the power and abuse of the church
- right for people to have a direct relationship with God
- make your own judgment, and religious beliefs
- challenging the authority of monarchs/ popes
what were three eventual consequences for william the conqueror’s victory at Hastings?
- end of feudalism: economic and politcal system
- begin centrallized gov.
- development of democracy
What important legal practice dates back to Henry 2?
The development of the Jury trial as means of carrying out royal justice. Juries were the witnesses who were asked ?s by the judge
Why did Parliament invite William and Mary to rule england in 1689
Beacuse the male heir to the throne was catholic and they did not want the catholic monarchy to continue, so they gave the throne to Marry and W. b/c they were protestants.
What were nautral rights
God given right that all humans have the right to life, liberty, and property
what was Rousseau’s idea of gov
Any legit gov. came from the consent of the governed.
What political rights are set forth in the universal Declaration of human rights
- right to life, liberty and security
- equal protection under the law
- free movement/ association with other people
