Download what is republican government?

Rome & REPUBLICAN
GOVERNMENT
Lesson 3
DO NOW
• Please list as many forms of government that you can.
• Circle the government that you think is the “best”
• Answer the following question in complete
sentences…
What makes that government
“the best” in your eyes?
FORMS OF GOVERNMENT
ReflectION
If you could blend any form of
governments together to make the
“best” government, which ones would
you combine and why?
Respond in ONE PARAGRAPH
DO NOW
Quickly list the details surrounding each of
the following forms of government… (bullet
points are acceptable)
1. Dictatorship
2. Monarchy
3. Theocracy
4. Democracy
5. Republic
REPUBLIC
• A REPUBLIC is a
country that has a
government in which
power is held by the
people who elect
representatives.
• These representatives
manage the government
for the good of the people.
• Known as the common
good
Roman Republic
• Lasted almost 500 years
• Rome, Italy was the capital
• The Founders studied the
Roman Republic
• In the Roman Republic…
• Citizens ruled themselves
without a king
• Poor citizens shared power with
the aristocrats
REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT
1. Citizens have the power
to govern
2. Citizens delegate power
to representatives
3. Citizens and
Representatives work
together for the common
good and not their own
interests
Advantages of a
Republic
1. Representatives are
elected to serve the
common good.
2. Having representatives
make the laws more
efficient.
3. The people have a say
in their government.
4. The Representatives
are responsible to the
people.
Reflect
Consider the picture
of the thirteen
colonies.
What are some
possible
disadvantages of
having a republic in
the thirteen colonies?
Disadvantages of a
Republic
Republics only work best in
communities that are …
• Small
• Not Diverse
Large and diverse republics
create FACTIONS.
Reason for the Fall of Rome
Critical thinking
How does America
prevent this from
happening to itself ?
DO NOW
What are some advantages and
disadvantages of a Republic?
James Madison
• Very important Founder
• State of Virginia
• 4th President of the US
• “Father of the Constitution”
• Created a blend of
Republican Government
with Democracy
Representative
Democracy
Direct Democracy + Republican Government
(many people vote)
(representatives)
=
REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY
A large amount of people vote for Representatives to make the
laws for their country
CINCINNATUS
CINCINNATUS
• Poor Farmer
• Romans asked for military help
• Given title of “dictator”
• Rome wins two-day battle
• Cincinnatus gives up power
• Goes back to farming
• CIVIC VIRTUE…
• Putting Common Good before
personal interests
The Romans
and “Civic Virtue”
• Civic Virtue was highly
valued by the Romans
• The Story of Cincinnatus
• “Horatius at the Bridge”
• The Legend of Troy
• Prince Hector
DO NOW
What do you think make’s a
good leader?
Please describe the qualities in one paragraph
Qualities of a
Certain Person
• Simple Lifestyle
• Humble
• Man of Few Words
• Lived on a Farm
• Asked to serve his
nation and lead them
against invaders
• Gave up power and
went back to his farm
George Washington
“The American Cincinnatus”
Reflection
Please read the following two articles with a partner and create a
T-Chart that answers the following question…
How are Cincinnatus and
George Washington similar to
one another?