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Baron de Montesquieu

Log into both The Big L and Google Drive. Baron de Montesquieu. On the Sprit of Laws. Big L Blog. 1) What is the cartoonist trying to illustrate in this picture? 2) Why is Andrew Jackson standing on the U.S. Constitution?

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Baron de Montesquieu

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  1. Log into both The Big L and Google Drive Baron de Montesquieu On the Sprit of Laws

  2. Big L Blog 1) What is the cartoonist trying to illustrate in this picture? 2) Why is Andrew Jackson standing on the U.S. Constitution? 3) How is President Jackson violating the philosophy of separation of powers in this cartoon?

  3. Big L Blog 1) What is the cartoonist trying to illustrate in this picture? 2) Why is it important that the bald eagle is trying to regain his position? 3) How does this cartoon represent the belief in equality under the law? Bill Mauldin

  4. Foundations of Democracy • Fundamental worth of the individual • Equality of all persons • Majority Rule with protection of the minority rights • Necessity of compromise • Individual Freedom • Absolute freedom can only exist in anarchy (absence of gov’t)

  5. Please Read Montesquieu’s Bio (G Drive) and answer the questions on the Study Guide (G Drive)

  6. Discussion • ·     How do you think Montesquieu would respond to the political cartoon King Andrew the First? What problems would he see with this picture?

  7. Discussion • ·     How do you think Montesquieu would respond to the political cartoon King Andrew the First? What problems would he see with this picture? • ·     Would Montesquieu agree with Bill Mauldin in the I Want My Seat Back cartoon? What is the importance of laws and whom do they protect in this illustration?

  8. Discussion • Do you agree with Montesquieu’s thoughts about a republican government? What advantages does he believe this form of government has over a democracy?

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