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The Inspiration used by the Framers of the Constitution

The Inspiration used by the Framers of the Constitution. Outline of Influences. Ancient Greece: Democracy of Athens Roman Republic: Representative Government Magna Carta:Check & Balances. Mayflower Compact: 1st Self Government in America Judeo-Christian Religious Beliefs

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The Inspiration used by the Framers of the Constitution

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  1. The Inspiration used by the Framers of the Constitution

  2. Outline of Influences Ancient Greece: Democracy of Athens Roman Republic: Representative Government Magna Carta:Check & Balances Mayflower Compact: 1st Self Government in America Judeo-Christian Religious Beliefs Age of Reason: New Ways to Improve Human Race

  3. Ancient Greece: The city state of Athens practiced and introduced democracy. The word is Greek meaning “rule by the people” Ancient Rome- Had a well balanced representative government with 3 branches.

  4. Magna Carta • In 1215 the English barons forced the unpopular King John to sign this document. • It protected the rights of nobles, and made sure no one was imprisoned without trial • Included the concept that no man--not even the king--is above the law • Preserved individuals’ rights like the Bill of Rights

  5. Mayflower Compact • 1620- Colonist at Plymouth Rock came up with the first agreement for self-government ever used in America • Framers of the constitution were inspired by the long history of local self- government and wanted to make sure it continued.

  6. Judeo-Christian Beliefs • The framers were Christians and believed in observing the 10 commandments. • Example: People are equal in the eyes of God and deserve equal justice

  7. Age of Reason • Time period when people where encouraged to think. There were tremendous advancement in science and math. • Believed in education, tolerance and free speech.

  8. British Government • Monarchy- rule by king or queen • Constitutional monarchy- a form of government in which a king or queen reigns with limits to their power along with a governing body (ex.: Parliament) • Today the British have a Parliamentarygovernment. • System in which legislative and executive branches are combined in a parliament.

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