California State Standard 10.1

Development of Western Political Thought

10.1.1 Analyze the similarities and differences in Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman views of law, reason and faith, and duties of the individual.

Judeo Christians Greco Roman

*Every Person is born with worth and dignity because they were created by God.*Every person has the ability to choose between doing good and doing wrong.*Every person has the responsibility to help others in need and the community. **** Spread of Demo: After Jews were exiled from Israel in 70 C.E., they brought their beliefs with them to their new lands.---- As Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire, especially in 400 C.E, it became the dominate religion in Europe.

*Citizen should participate in government by voting, debating in public, making laws, serving on juries, and holding office.*The world has natural laws- patterns that can be discovered through reason and intellect, rather than superstition. *Democracy can be protected by branches of government*There should be written laws

10.1.2 Trace the development of the Western political ideas of the rule of law and illegitimacy of tyranny, using selections from

Plato's Republic and Aristotle's Politics.Plato’s RepublicGreek Philosopher, student of Socrates, and teacher of Aristotle.

Aristotle's PoliticsGreek Philosopher, student of Plato. Politics explores political science.

Reason: Building civilized government, define human characteristics, using reason and logic to decision making about government.

Government should ensure the happiness of its people. “Man is a rational Animal.”

Government- philosopher kings rule, government benefit the people, interest of the Nation comes before the people.

He says about Democracy, basics of demo society is liberty. Citizens must participate in government. With this liberty and equality will be achieved

Basic principles of Democracy- Authority from the people and every person participates

Rule of Law: Believe in rule of Law not men. Government must be based on Laws that are Written down.

Illegitimacy of Tyranny: Run by one guy, No concern for peoples

welfare. Unfair, unjust, CruelRule by self interest no law

Illegitimacy of Tyranny: uses force to get and keep power

10.1.3 Consider the influence of the U.S. Constitution on political systems in the contemporary world.

Principle Definition US Influence

Feudalism National Gov and State Gov Share power

Powers shared between Federal and 50 states

South Africa shares between national and 9 providences

Separation of Powers Divided into branches no ones is more powerful

Legislative, judicial, Executive

South Korea, 3 branches, parliament, court system, and president

Popular Sovereignty Gov gets power from the people and it reflects their will

Preamble: “we the people, do ordain and establish this constitution,” reflects peoples will

Japanese says: power comes from the people and shall be use by them for their own benefit.

Individual Rights Liberties and privileges are guaranteed to each citizen. “Natural Rights” example unalienable rights

Bill of rights grants each citizen the freedom of speech, religion, press and others

UN, declares human rights “ All Human beings are born free and equal” and should have certain rights.