1. Log into both The Big L and Google Drive
Baron de Montesquieu
On the Sprit of Laws

2. Big L Blog
1) What is the cartoonist trying to illustrate in this picture?
2) Why is Andrew Jackson standing on the U.S. Constitution?
3) How is President Jackson violating the philosophy of separation of powers in this cartoon?

3. Big L Blog
1) What is the cartoonist trying to illustrate in this picture?
2) Why is it important that the bald eagle is trying to regain his position?
3) How does this cartoon represent the belief in equality under the law?
Bill Mauldin

4. Foundations of Democracy
Fundamental worth of the individual
Equality of all persons
Majority Rule with protection of the minority rights
Necessity of compromise
Individual Freedom
Absolute freedom can only exist in anarchy (absence of gov’t)

5. Please Read Montesquieu’s Bio (G Drive) and answer the questions on the Study Guide (G Drive)

6. Discussion
·     How do you think Montesquieu would respond to the political cartoon King Andrew the First? What problems would he see with this picture?

7. Discussion
·     How do you think Montesquieu would respond to the political cartoon King Andrew the First? What problems would he see with this picture?
·     Would Montesquieu agree with Bill Mauldin in the I Want My Seat Back cartoon? What is the importance of laws and whom do they protect in this illustration?

8. Discussion
Do you agree with Montesquieu’s thoughts about a republican government? What advantages does he believe this form of government has over a democracy?