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World History 10/1/07 Laws I. Greeks A. early democracy B. rights for citizens 1. not everyone 2. not women C. citizens expected to participate. II. Romans A. Republic 1. elected representatives 2. Senate B. Laws needed to be passed by the Senate C. Justinian’s Codes.
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World History 10/1/07 Laws I. Greeks A. early democracy B. rights for citizens 1. not everyone 2. not women C. citizens expected to participate
II. Romans A. Republic 1. elected representatives 2. Senate B. Laws needed to be passed by the Senate C. Justinian’s Codes
III. Judaism A. laws based on Torah and 10 Commandments B. used morality (right and wrong) IV. Christianity A. added to Jewish laws B. wanted all to be treated equal C. justice for the poor
V. “Natural Rights” A. rights that all people are born with B. developed by many philosophers 1. John Locke: “life, liberty, property” 2. Wollstonecraft: rights for women C. not created by laws