The principles established in these ancient cities were the basis for western political views. The first Democracy was establish in Athens during the reign of Pericles, without the steps that Ancient Greek made in government today�s governments would not be where they are today.
1. Analyze the similarities and differences in Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman views of law, reason and faith, and duties of the individual.
Judeo-Christian law, and faith is based off of the ten commandments, including laws against murder, theft, and bearing false witness, and all three of these were punishable by death in the Greco-roman Empire. Early Greeks and Romans were known for their polytheistic views, while Christians are monotheistic. The Romans worshiped statues as if the gods were the statue, but Christians only use statues as reminders.
The basic idea of equality of man comes from Athens, were all male citizens were given equal say in the government. This idea has also evolved into equality for women in the western world.
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
Western Political ideas of the rule of law and illegitimacy of tyranny were based from Plato�s republic and Aristotle�s Politics. Both of these philosophers believed that the most intelligent people should rule, instead of the strongest military leader. Unlike Plato and Aristotle, modern democracy allows equal opportunity for all, even those who are not intelligent or even educated.
3. Consider the influence of the U.S. Constitution on political systems in the contemporary world.
The constitutions of Britain and France are based off the American constitution, and contain many of the same principles. The French were influenced by the american�s revolt against the British crown, this encouraged them to overthrow their monarchy system.