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What principle is emphasized by Hammurabi's Code?
What principle is emphasized by Hammurabi's Code?
Which concept addresses the limitation of government power?
Which concept addresses the limitation of government power?
What does representative government ensure?
What does representative government ensure?
Which of the following historical documents influenced modern ideas about government?
Which of the following historical documents influenced modern ideas about government?
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What role does individual worth play in the context of government?
What role does individual worth play in the context of government?
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Study Notes
Hammurabi's Code and Individual Worth
- Hammurabi's Code emphasized individual worth and fair trials
- Government should be subject to the law, never above it.
Local Governments
- Local governments were based on English models (sheriff, justice of the peace, grand jury)
- These offices were in place.
Limited Government
- Limits on what government can do
- Idea that government must serve the people.
Representative Government
- Government should be representative of the people
- This idea emphasizes that the government should serve the will of the people
Historical Documents
- Concepts of limited government and individual rights existed before the founding of the American colonies
- Documents like the Magna Carta, Petition of Right, and English Bill of Rights reflected these early ideas.
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Test your knowledge on the foundational principles of American government, including Hammurabi's Code, individual rights, and the concept of limited government. Explore how historical documents influenced modern governance and shaped the role of local governments. Challenge yourself with questions that assess your understanding of representative government and its importance.
