The “Virtuous Republic”
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The “Virtuous Republic” Classical view of a model re public “City on a hill” [John Wi nthrop] Ideal citizen [Cinc innat us] 1. Govt. gets its authority from the citizens. 2. A selfless, educated citizenry. 3. Elections should be frequent. 4. Govt. should guarantee individual rights & freedoms. 5. Govt.’s power should be limited [checks & balances]. 6. The need for a written Constitution. 7. “E Pluribus Unum.” [“Out of many, one”] 8. An important role for women raise good, virtuous citizens. [“Republican Womanhood”]. Enlightenment Thinking
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Govt. gets its authority from the citizens. A selfless, educated citizenry. Elections should be frequent. Govt. should guarantee individual rights & freedoms. Govt.’s power should be limited [checks & balances]. The need for a written Constitution. “E Pluribus Unum.” [“Out of many, one”] - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The“VirtuousRepublic”
The“VirtuousRepublic”
Classical view of
a model republic
Classical view of
a model republic
“City on a hill”
[John W
inthrop]
“City on a hill”
[John W
inthrop]Ideal citizen
[Cincinnatus]
Ideal citizen
[Cincinnatus]
1. Govt. gets its authority from the citizens.
2. A selfless, educated citizenry.
3. Elections should be frequent.
4. Govt. should guarantee individual rights & freedoms.
5. Govt.’s power should be limited [checks & balances].
6. The need for a written Constitution.
7. “E Pluribus Unum.” [“Out of many, one”]
8. An important role for women raise good, virtuous citizens.[“Republican Womanhood”].
Enlightenment
Thinking
Enlightenment
Thinking
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