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Directions: Locate & define each of the following terms:

1. Constitution p. 32:

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2. Constitutional Government p. 33:

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3. Limits on Power p. 33:

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4. autocratic/dictatorial government p. 33:

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5. Characteristics of Constitutional Government p. 34:

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6. higher law p. 34:

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7. private domain p. 34:

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8. monarchy p. 35:

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1. The first conflict in this story is whether Eteocles or Polyneices should rule the land.

• Could this conflict have been avoided if Thebes had a written constitution? Explain.

2. Creon states, "These are my laws! Thebes is an example of what type of government? Circle

your response: Constitutional Monarchy

3. Antigone and Creon disagree about who should have authority. Use the T-chart to respond to

the following: According to Antigone & Creon, who should have the authority of higher law in

Thebes?

Antigone Creon

4. What does Antigone mean when she uses the term, "eternal justice"?

5. At the end of the story Antigone turns to Creon and says, "You further violate the rights of the

people by passing sentence upon me without a fair and public hearing." What right is she

referring to in this statement?