4.3 Notes

Examples set by Greece and Rome

Civic Republicanism: do good for the good of others

citizens must remain independent: no desire for personal or financial gains

put needs of nation above citizens

Magna Carta: King obeys law, rights given to Nobles (then others)

Private Property

English Bill of Rights

each colony governed themselves

Mayflower Compact

American Experiences: Articles, King George III

Voters = white, male, property owners

unmarried women could own property and enter into contracts (NOT VOTE)

Married women were owned by their husbands (and still NOT VOTING)

John Locke: natural rights to life, liberty and property; government is an agreement between ruler and ruled

Charles-Louis Baron de Montesquieu: 3 separate branches of government (separation of powers)