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Here is one influence:
Jewish law was traditionally interpreted by the Sanhedrin, a court, separate from the civil government. It may be the historical antecedent to an independent judiciary which is central to democracy.
-- universal education and literacy
-- universal knowledge of the law
-- equality before the law
-- gender equality
-- no royalty / monarch
-- religious prohibition against bribes to influence the judiciary
-- respect for human dignity over and above the law when necessary
What else can I help you with?
What did this myth teach Greek people about the source of wealth and good fortune can you relate this idea to the Athenians belief in democracy?
The myth of Midas teaches that wealth and good fortune come from moderation and wise choices, not simply from accumulating wealth for its own sake. This idea can be related to Athenians' belief in democracy as democracy promotes the idea of collective decision-making and shared prosperity, rather than the unchecked power and excess associated with monarchy, like in the case of King Midas.
What renaissance belief helped prepare the modern world for democracy?
The Renaissance belief in humanism emphasized the value of the individual and the importance of reason and critical thinking. This helped shift power away from traditional authorities and encouraged the idea of self-governance and individual rights, which are foundational principles of democracy.
Why did God protect the Hebrews?
Jewish tradition holds that part of the belief in God includes the idea that God protects everyone, not just the Hebrews.
Will you define democracy?
Democracy: noun:A form of government in which power rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives.A belief in or practice of the idea that all people are socially equal.A political unit as a nation that has a democratic government.
Why did Philadelphians in the 1820s model their own buildings after those in Greece?
to align themselves with the idea of democracy to align themselves with the idea of democracy to align themselves with the idea of democracy To align themselves with the ideals of democracy as represented by those cultures, which included Greece.
Is belief a thing or idea?
Belief is an idea. It is not something you can see, feel (with hands or other objects), or do.
An idea or belief having no logical reason means?
what does it mean an idea or belief having no logical reason
Who started the idea of democracy?
pericles
Why would a city like Philadelphia model their own century building after those in another country?
to align themselves with the idea of democracy to align themselves with the idea of democracy to align themselves with the idea of democracy To align themselves with the ideals of democracy as represented by those cultures, which included Greece.
Why would a city like Philadelphia model their own 19th century after those in another country?
to align themselves with the idea of democracy to align themselves with the idea of democracy to align themselves with the idea of democracy To align themselves with the ideals of democracy as represented by those cultures, which included Greece.
What explained the idea of direct democracy?
Direct democracy is the idea that a democracy should be directly operated by the decision of the people and not of elected representatives.
Why would a city like Philadelphia model their own 19th century buildings after those in another city?
to align themselves with the idea of democracy to align themselves with the idea of democracy to align themselves with the idea of democracy To align themselves with the ideals of democracy as represented by those cultures, which included Greece.
