Arizona State Standards: Concept 1: Foundations of Government: The United States democracy is based on principles and ideals that are embodied by symbols, people, and documents.
PO 1. Examine the foundations of democratic representative government:
a. Greek direct democracy
b. The Roman Republic
United States democratic government finds roots in Ancient Greece and the Roman Republic and incorporates several principles that make America unique. Please review the presentation/information in preparation for class!
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Review this document to be familiar with types of typical government structures
Source: Mike Turturice
Read this brief overview of some distinct similarities between Roman and US governments!
To learn about some elements of Ancient Greece and Rome governments in relation to the US, please read p. 646-648 stopping at Feudalism. :-)
