Historical Foundations of American Government

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  1. 2. Public meeting place in ancient Rome, influencing US political discourse
  2. 4. Fairness in the application of laws, a concept emphasized by both Greeks and Romans
  3. 6. Relating to the ancient civilization that introduced democracy
  4. 7. Greek philosopher who wrote about ideal states
  5. 11. Fundamental principles that govern a nation, influenced by Roman law
  6. 12. Greek philosopher whose ideas influenced political ethics
  7. 14. Common citizens of Rome, whose rights influenced US ideas of representation
  8. 15. Elected officials in Rome, similar to some roles in the US government
  9. 16. System by which a state or community is controlled, shaped by classical ideas
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  1. 1. Roman officials elected to protect the rights of plebeians
  2. 3. Upper legislative chamber in the US, modeled after the Roman Senate
  3. 5. Effect of Greek and Roman systems on the US political system
  4. 8. Power to reject a decision, used by Roman tribunes and in the US system
  5. 9. Relating to the ancient civilization that greatly influenced US governance
  6. 10. Status with rights and responsibilities, concept developed in Greece and Rome
  7. 13. A group of people gathered together for a common purpose, like the Athenian Ecclesia