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Understanding European Influences on Democracy and Governance Concepts

This chapter explores key concepts of democracy, including direct democracy, citizenship, and the republic system. It delves into historical influences such as the Magna Carta and the development of Parliament, reflecting on how these shaped modern governance. The relationships between Enlightenment ideas and American government are examined, highlighting concepts like unalienable rights and the separation of powers. Additionally, it contrasts republicanism with direct democracy, showcasing their similarities and differences in representation and decision-making.

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Understanding European Influences on Democracy and Governance Concepts

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  1. Chapter 1, Section 2 European Influences

  2. Vocabulary Democracy - system of government in which authority rests with the people Direct Democracy - system of government in which people participate directly in decision making

  3. Vocab Cont. Citizenship - the rights, privileges, and duties of a member of a community Republic - people elect representatives to govern them a.k.a. RepresentativeGovernment

  4. Vocab Cont. Codify - to arrange according to a system; to set down in writing Absolute Monarch - ruler that has complete authority over his or her people Common Law - legal system based on accepted customs, traditions, and past decisions

  5. Understanding Relationships Enlightenment begins - New ideas about government develop Poorer Athenians protest - direct democracy develops English barons rebel - Magna Carta is granted England’s Great Council is created - Parliament develops

  6. Main Ideas • In what way did Greek democracy change between 750 B.C. and 550 B.C.? - Poorer Athenians protested the power of the Great Council – they wanted to participate in making of laws. - Athenian leaders agreed that more Greeks should take part - direct democracy was developed

  7. Main Ideas B. What impact did English ideas and practices have on American government? - Magna Carta, Parliament, the English Bill of Rights, and the general rise of representative government influenced our system

  8. Main Ideas C. How did the ideas of European political philosophers influence the way the Framers wrote the U.S. Constitution? - They used many of the their ideas i.e. unalienable rights, limited government, separation of power, and the system of checks and balances

  9. Critical Thinking How is a republic both similar to and different from a direct democracy? - both are democracies - both are examples of government by the people - Direct Democracy – People vote and serve in government - Republic – people elect representatives to govern them

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