Chapter 10 section 3 Athens and Democracy
... direct democracy – This is the form of government that evolved in the city of Athens. In this system of government, all the declared citizens participate in the decision-making regarding concerns facing the city. The citizens could vote on key laws and determine foreign policy such as whether or not ...
... direct democracy – This is the form of government that evolved in the city of Athens. In this system of government, all the declared citizens participate in the decision-making regarding concerns facing the city. The citizens could vote on key laws and determine foreign policy such as whether or not ...
My World History Chapter 10 – Ancient Greece: Secti
... c. direct democracy – This is the form of government that evolved in the city of Athens. In this system of government, all the declared citizens participate in the decision-making regarding concerns facing the city. The citizens could vote on key laws and determine foreign policy such as whether or ...
... c. direct democracy – This is the form of government that evolved in the city of Athens. In this system of government, all the declared citizens participate in the decision-making regarding concerns facing the city. The citizens could vote on key laws and determine foreign policy such as whether or ...
Ancient Greece Part 3
... The large assembly sometimes made making decisions difficult. The Athenians therefore selected citizens to be city officials and serve on smaller councils. These officials decided which laws the assembly should discuss and helped government run more smoothly. ...
... The large assembly sometimes made making decisions difficult. The Athenians therefore selected citizens to be city officials and serve on smaller councils. These officials decided which laws the assembly should discuss and helped government run more smoothly. ...
Greek Democracy
... making decisions about going to war or issues with what today would be worth 200 million dollars. ...
... making decisions about going to war or issues with what today would be worth 200 million dollars. ...
1/4 Aim: Improving your democracy DBQ
... information from them. Explain HOW the information in the documents support your thesis. For example: Ostracism was present in ancient Athens with the intent of ridding the society of Tyrants (doc 1 ). This show that Athenians sought to maintain the democracy by voting out anybody who was believed t ...
... information from them. Explain HOW the information in the documents support your thesis. For example: Ostracism was present in ancient Athens with the intent of ridding the society of Tyrants (doc 1 ). This show that Athenians sought to maintain the democracy by voting out anybody who was believed t ...
Development and nature of Athenian democracy
... During and after the Persian threat, changes were made to the internal government of Athens: In 462BC, Ephialtes pushed through a law that deprived the Areopagus of all of its functions save that of being a court for homicide. The archons became answerable to the Council of 500, not the Areopagus. ...
... During and after the Persian threat, changes were made to the internal government of Athens: In 462BC, Ephialtes pushed through a law that deprived the Areopagus of all of its functions save that of being a court for homicide. The archons became answerable to the Council of 500, not the Areopagus. ...
Was Athenian Democracy Truly Democratic
... praise what agrees with their constitution”11. Indeed Field states that “Athenian democracy can very rarely, if ever, have taken an important decision without hearing arguments from all points of view”12. Also any citizen, unless disqualified by criminal conduct, could take part in public offices. “ ...
... praise what agrees with their constitution”11. Indeed Field states that “Athenian democracy can very rarely, if ever, have taken an important decision without hearing arguments from all points of view”12. Also any citizen, unless disqualified by criminal conduct, could take part in public offices. “ ...
Chapter 1 Powerpoint_MWH
... Chapter 1 and Examples polis, (direct) democracy, oligarchy, republic, aristocracy, tyranny, monarchy, natural laws. ...
... Chapter 1 and Examples polis, (direct) democracy, oligarchy, republic, aristocracy, tyranny, monarchy, natural laws. ...
City States of Greece
... – Offices filled by lot (random chance) – Ten Strategos (generals) elected for 1 year term – Assembly had power to ostracize, or banish, citizens for 10 years ...
... – Offices filled by lot (random chance) – Ten Strategos (generals) elected for 1 year term – Assembly had power to ostracize, or banish, citizens for 10 years ...
The Greek Polis
... – Almost all ancient writers – Plato and Aristotle believed that it did not advance the “best” men – The “Old Oligarch’ believed it lacked deference and was too unstable, changeable, and subject to demagoguery – Historian Thucydides gave examples of folly, cruelty, and ...
... – Almost all ancient writers – Plato and Aristotle believed that it did not advance the “best” men – The “Old Oligarch’ believed it lacked deference and was too unstable, changeable, and subject to demagoguery – Historian Thucydides gave examples of folly, cruelty, and ...
Democracy and Greece`s Golden Age
... Name: ___________________________________________ Date: __________________________ Class Period: _____ ...
... Name: ___________________________________________ Date: __________________________ Class Period: _____ ...
The Beginnings of Democracy Democracy as news It is only in this
... ensured that all citizens, whether prominent, popular, rich, or not, had an equal chance to serve. (It may also have been considered a way of letting the gods pick the right people for the right jobs.) There were thousands of public offices chosen this way; and in almost all cases, an individual cou ...
... ensured that all citizens, whether prominent, popular, rich, or not, had an equal chance to serve. (It may also have been considered a way of letting the gods pick the right people for the right jobs.) There were thousands of public offices chosen this way; and in almost all cases, an individual cou ...
Ancient Greece
... themselves. The word democracy comes from Greek words meaning “rule of the _______________.” Around 500 BC, a new leader named Cleisthenes developed the world’s __________ democracy. Under Cleisthenes, ...
... themselves. The word democracy comes from Greek words meaning “rule of the _______________.” Around 500 BC, a new leader named Cleisthenes developed the world’s __________ democracy. Under Cleisthenes, ...
Ancient Greece LEGS Government and Law
... or 1,500! Even one time the court had 6,000 members on one case! There was no lawyers and no official court officials. Although there were no lawyers, there was two litigants, in today’s terms prosecutor, and defense attorney. One argued the act was committed, the other was a defense. You had to hav ...
... or 1,500! Even one time the court had 6,000 members on one case! There was no lawyers and no official court officials. Although there were no lawyers, there was two litigants, in today’s terms prosecutor, and defense attorney. One argued the act was committed, the other was a defense. You had to hav ...
The Legacy of Ancient Greece and Rome Terms and Names
... rulers had total power. The idea of democracy—that people can govern themselves—grew slowly. Many people contributed to that idea over the centuries. Greek civilization began about 2000 BC. Ancient Greece was made up of city-states. Each city-state had its own government. The first democracy develop ...
... rulers had total power. The idea of democracy—that people can govern themselves—grew slowly. Many people contributed to that idea over the centuries. Greek civilization began about 2000 BC. Ancient Greece was made up of city-states. Each city-state had its own government. The first democracy develop ...
Greek Government and the Growth of Democracy 1000–400 BCE
... territory of Athens) drew lots annually to select 50 representatives from each tribe for membership of the boule. ● PRYTANY AND PRYTANUS Citizens also had the right to be involved in the day-to-day running of the polis as a ...
... territory of Athens) drew lots annually to select 50 representatives from each tribe for membership of the boule. ● PRYTANY AND PRYTANUS Citizens also had the right to be involved in the day-to-day running of the polis as a ...
Ancient Greece LEGS Government and Law
... Areopagus, the Palladion, the Delphinion , and the Prythaneion. The Areopagus was a high court where only serious cases were brought, the Palladion dealt with unintentional homicide, the Delphinion dealt with cases of justifiable homicide, and the Prythaneion dealt with homicide cases in which anima ...
... Areopagus, the Palladion, the Delphinion , and the Prythaneion. The Areopagus was a high court where only serious cases were brought, the Palladion dealt with unintentional homicide, the Delphinion dealt with cases of justifiable homicide, and the Prythaneion dealt with homicide cases in which anima ...
how democratic was athens
... modern democracies, which tend to be much more individualistic, dedicated to private and group interests' Instead of basing decisions on the common interest they are frequently the result of compromises between powerful groups or parties with only slight concern for the general welfare. Moreover the ...
... modern democracies, which tend to be much more individualistic, dedicated to private and group interests' Instead of basing decisions on the common interest they are frequently the result of compromises between powerful groups or parties with only slight concern for the general welfare. Moreover the ...
Themes, Questions, Connections, and Timeline
... • Their experimentation with reforms, councils, different kingships, made it possible for us to inherit a plausible foundation for our democracy today. • It is very interesting why it took us so long, and in some parts in the world we are still not there. ...
... • Their experimentation with reforms, councils, different kingships, made it possible for us to inherit a plausible foundation for our democracy today. • It is very interesting why it took us so long, and in some parts in the world we are still not there. ...
8-2 - TeacherWeb
... overthrew the aristocratic leaders using popular support. Under his rule all citizens had the right to participate in the assembly that created laws. The assemblies were held outdoors and anyone could give a speech before votes were taken. This could be messy. Either too many people would come to an ...
... overthrew the aristocratic leaders using popular support. Under his rule all citizens had the right to participate in the assembly that created laws. The assemblies were held outdoors and anyone could give a speech before votes were taken. This could be messy. Either too many people would come to an ...
Greece Notes 3 Key - St. Charles Parish Public Schools
... 5. What is the main idea 4. the “Athens” section? Of 6. What type of government Did the Athenians have? Describe. Who is credited For inventing it? 7. What was life like for Athenian boys? 8. What was life like for Athenian girls? ...
... 5. What is the main idea 4. the “Athens” section? Of 6. What type of government Did the Athenians have? Describe. Who is credited For inventing it? 7. What was life like for Athenian boys? 8. What was life like for Athenian girls? ...
direct democracy
... Early Greeks were fishers, sailors, traders and farmers. Greek citizens were free native-born men who owned land. In direct democracy, people gather at mass meetings to decide on government matters. Every citizen votes on laws and policies. With a representative democracy citizens choose a small ...
... Early Greeks were fishers, sailors, traders and farmers. Greek citizens were free native-born men who owned land. In direct democracy, people gather at mass meetings to decide on government matters. Every citizen votes on laws and policies. With a representative democracy citizens choose a small ...
ancient greek democracy
... outdoor hillside) to argue, debate, and ask questions before they all voted on an issue. Each person had an equal say (one vote) in what the government would do. There was no “separation of government” or elected officials. The citizens of Athens used a simple majority (most votes wins) to decided w ...
... outdoor hillside) to argue, debate, and ask questions before they all voted on an issue. Each person had an equal say (one vote) in what the government would do. There was no “separation of government” or elected officials. The citizens of Athens used a simple majority (most votes wins) to decided w ...
4-3 Athens and Sparta (Part 2) screencast sheet
... federal government. Our Congress is a bicameral legislature because it has two houses, or chambers. They make the laws in America. The Assembly was the major political institution of Athens. • As a legislature, it ______________________ (like our congress), but it also acted as the ________ ________ ...
... federal government. Our Congress is a bicameral legislature because it has two houses, or chambers. They make the laws in America. The Assembly was the major political institution of Athens. • As a legislature, it ______________________ (like our congress), but it also acted as the ________ ________ ...
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.