THE ATHENIAN DEMOCRACY
... power twice. At the end he rooted his power more firmly, allowing for his sons to succeed him as Athenian tyrants till 510 B.C., when a Spartan army drove the family of Peisistratos out of the city. As a result, Athens found itself in a political vacuum which the aristocrats tried to fill with a ret ...
... power twice. At the end he rooted his power more firmly, allowing for his sons to succeed him as Athenian tyrants till 510 B.C., when a Spartan army drove the family of Peisistratos out of the city. As a result, Athens found itself in a political vacuum which the aristocrats tried to fill with a ret ...
Study Guide Chapter 3 (89487)
... Agenda: A list of topics that will be discussed at a meeting. Ancient: Something from a time more than 2500 years ago. Assembly: A place where citizens would debate, listen, discuss and vote Citizens: the only members of society who could vote and take part in government City-state: It is made up of ...
... Agenda: A list of topics that will be discussed at a meeting. Ancient: Something from a time more than 2500 years ago. Assembly: A place where citizens would debate, listen, discuss and vote Citizens: the only members of society who could vote and take part in government City-state: It is made up of ...
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... 1. A one-man rule that arises when one man seizes power by appealing to the people is called __(1)___. 2. The term _ (2) _ means rule by many or ‘the common people.’ 3. Once they were freed of the tyrannical _(3)_, the Athenians used the “hired guns” (Spartans) to seek and destroy anyone who opposed ...
... 1. A one-man rule that arises when one man seizes power by appealing to the people is called __(1)___. 2. The term _ (2) _ means rule by many or ‘the common people.’ 3. Once they were freed of the tyrannical _(3)_, the Athenians used the “hired guns” (Spartans) to seek and destroy anyone who opposed ...
Ancient Greece - Dr. Afxendiou`s Classes
... Assembly, every male citizen was not only entitled to attend as often as he pleased but also had the right to debate, offer amendments, and vote on proposals. Every man had a say in whether to declare war or stay in peace. Basically any thing that required a government decision, all male citizens we ...
... Assembly, every male citizen was not only entitled to attend as often as he pleased but also had the right to debate, offer amendments, and vote on proposals. Every man had a say in whether to declare war or stay in peace. Basically any thing that required a government decision, all male citizens we ...
File - Mr. Heffernan
... VI. Developed the principle of double jeopardy (cannot be charged with the same crime twice); I. ...
... VI. Developed the principle of double jeopardy (cannot be charged with the same crime twice); I. ...
DBQ: Athenian Democracy
... Now in all states there are three elements: one class is very rich, another very poor, and a third in a mean. It is admitted that moderation and the mean are best, and therefore it will clearly be best to possess the gifts of fortune in moderation; for in that condition of life men are most ready to ...
... Now in all states there are three elements: one class is very rich, another very poor, and a third in a mean. It is admitted that moderation and the mean are best, and therefore it will clearly be best to possess the gifts of fortune in moderation; for in that condition of life men are most ready to ...
Constitution of Athens
... Boule (council) of 500 (to replace old Boule of 400); 50 members from each tribe sent to the Boule; Term limits: service on council limited to two annual terms ...
... Boule (council) of 500 (to replace old Boule of 400); 50 members from each tribe sent to the Boule; Term limits: service on council limited to two annual terms ...
Britain`s 13 “Colonies”
... However, Athens did not start out as a democracy—it evolved into a democracy over 100's of years. A) Before The Democracy 1. Athens was first an aristocracy (wealthy people dominated the government) 2. It had an assembly (legislature), which debated issues and created laws. However, membership i ...
... However, Athens did not start out as a democracy—it evolved into a democracy over 100's of years. A) Before The Democracy 1. Athens was first an aristocracy (wealthy people dominated the government) 2. It had an assembly (legislature), which debated issues and created laws. However, membership i ...
UNIT I Historical Influences on American Government
... power, create a strong state, and keep it safe from attack. • Urged rulers to take a hard look at the world as it is, not as it ought to be. • A prince can not afford to look to morality as their guide to action • “how we live is so far removed from how we ought to live, that he who abandons what is ...
... power, create a strong state, and keep it safe from attack. • Urged rulers to take a hard look at the world as it is, not as it ought to be. • A prince can not afford to look to morality as their guide to action • “how we live is so far removed from how we ought to live, that he who abandons what is ...
Classical Greece 477
... Very popular political leader In power 461-429 BC 3 goals ◦ Strengthen Athenian democracy ◦ Hold and strengthen empire ◦ Glorify Athens ...
... Very popular political leader In power 461-429 BC 3 goals ◦ Strengthen Athenian democracy ◦ Hold and strengthen empire ◦ Glorify Athens ...
Greek Government 2010
... Athens began as an Oligarchy that was run by the Aristocrats. Oligarchy tyranny direct democracy (all citizens made the decisions.) Democracy - from dēmos (people) + -kratia (rule) - a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly thro ...
... Athens began as an Oligarchy that was run by the Aristocrats. Oligarchy tyranny direct democracy (all citizens made the decisions.) Democracy - from dēmos (people) + -kratia (rule) - a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly thro ...
Development of Democracy in Ancient Greece
... where the power rests with the citizens – Citizens themselves are the power (without representatives) – Power is exercised through voting – each citizen represents one vote ...
... where the power rests with the citizens – Citizens themselves are the power (without representatives) – Power is exercised through voting – each citizen represents one vote ...
Origins of American Democracy
... development of the importance of the common man over Kings and nobility had its roots in European history. ...
... development of the importance of the common man over Kings and nobility had its roots in European history. ...
Chapter 8, Section 2 Government in Athens
... • No one could make any decisions without his approval. ...
... • No one could make any decisions without his approval. ...
What is Democracy, and is it the One?
... meet in the ekklēsia (assembly) and would vote directly on agenda items set by the Council. We might compare the modern referendum, where a motion or bill is submitted to the whole citizen body of a town or state. Additionally, in Athens all citizens had the opportunity to speak and to persuade the ...
... meet in the ekklēsia (assembly) and would vote directly on agenda items set by the Council. We might compare the modern referendum, where a motion or bill is submitted to the whole citizen body of a town or state. Additionally, in Athens all citizens had the opportunity to speak and to persuade the ...
Classics response 1 Democracy
... participate in the Boule (the main 'Council') and in the law-courts. According to one scholar's estimation, between a quarter and a third of the population could serve on the Council in a decade. Under this new system, election to office was replaced by lot. Think: why is lot more democratic than el ...
... participate in the Boule (the main 'Council') and in the law-courts. According to one scholar's estimation, between a quarter and a third of the population could serve on the Council in a decade. Under this new system, election to office was replaced by lot. Think: why is lot more democratic than el ...
Athens and Experiments in Democracy
... * Coinage – introduced about 6th century BC * Value was based on actual worth * Each city stamped a symbol on it’s currency * Athens was most valuable with Athena on one side and an owl on the other ...
... * Coinage – introduced about 6th century BC * Value was based on actual worth * Each city stamped a symbol on it’s currency * Athens was most valuable with Athena on one side and an owl on the other ...
Athenian vs. US Democracy
... Cleisthenes made additional changes to the governing body. He expanded the 4 classes to 10 classes. Fifty men, citizens age 30 or older, from each of the 10 classes were eligible to serve on the council, or board of decision makers. Because it had 500 people, the council became known as the Council ...
... Cleisthenes made additional changes to the governing body. He expanded the 4 classes to 10 classes. Fifty men, citizens age 30 or older, from each of the 10 classes were eligible to serve on the council, or board of decision makers. Because it had 500 people, the council became known as the Council ...
I`m going going, back back, to Greece Greece
... Prior to Democracy, there was a Monarchy and Aristocracy The common people resented the nobles in power and under Solon democracy began to spread ...
... Prior to Democracy, there was a Monarchy and Aristocracy The common people resented the nobles in power and under Solon democracy began to spread ...
Lesson 3 The City-State and Democracy
... Solon and Cleisthenes • Poor farmers who owed money worked for others or became slaves • Solon, elected around 594 B.C., made reforms to prevent revolt - no citizen could be enslaved; social class based on wealth, not birth - all citizens could serve in assembly, elect leaders • Around 500 B.C., Cle ...
... Solon and Cleisthenes • Poor farmers who owed money worked for others or became slaves • Solon, elected around 594 B.C., made reforms to prevent revolt - no citizen could be enslaved; social class based on wealth, not birth - all citizens could serve in assembly, elect leaders • Around 500 B.C., Cle ...
Spartan and Athenian Society
... Members were chosen by lot among citizens Council prepares laws for the assembly Supervised day to day work of gov’t Made the assembly a legislature (can make laws) ...
... Members were chosen by lot among citizens Council prepares laws for the assembly Supervised day to day work of gov’t Made the assembly a legislature (can make laws) ...
Direct democracy
Direct democracy (also known as pure democracy) is a form of democracy in which people decide (e.g. vote on, form consensus on) policy initiatives directly. This differs from the majority of modern Western-style democracies, which are indirect democracies.