Rule of Law: How Ancient Ideas Influence Laws in the United States

The purpose of this lesson is to illustrate that the concept of “rule of law” not only appears in the U.S. government, but traces back to several ancient civilizations. Secondly, the lesson provides examples of “weak rule of law” and “strong rule of law” in both ancient civilizations and the United States. 
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: Rule of Law, Constitution, Democracy, Republic, Athens, Rome, Greece, Mesopotamia, Hammurabi
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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