Civics * Unit 1
... because power is in the hands not of a minority but of the whole people. When it is a question of settling private disputes, everyone is equal before the law; when it is a question of putting one person before another in positions of public responsibility; what counts is not membership of a particul ...
... because power is in the hands not of a minority but of the whole people. When it is a question of settling private disputes, everyone is equal before the law; when it is a question of putting one person before another in positions of public responsibility; what counts is not membership of a particul ...
Civics – Unit 1
... because power is in the hands not of a minority but of the whole people. When it is a question of settling private disputes, everyone is equal before the law; when it is a question of putting one person before another in positions of public responsibility; what counts is not membership of a particul ...
... because power is in the hands not of a minority but of the whole people. When it is a question of settling private disputes, everyone is equal before the law; when it is a question of putting one person before another in positions of public responsibility; what counts is not membership of a particul ...
TWO DIFFERENT IDEAS OF FREEDOM: DEMOCRACY IN THE
... The age of Pericles is characterized by a remarkable development of individual freedom and a high regard for the dignity of men. Pericles is considered to be the advocate of Athenian democracy, a term that appears for the first time during his own government. After the death of Pericles, however, t ...
... The age of Pericles is characterized by a remarkable development of individual freedom and a high regard for the dignity of men. Pericles is considered to be the advocate of Athenian democracy, a term that appears for the first time during his own government. After the death of Pericles, however, t ...
5.10 Study Questions: Age of Pericles
... At the beginning, the headquarters of the Delian League was located (where) ___. *What happened to the Delian League over time? *What change did the Athenians make in 454 BCE? *How did they begin interfering in the internal politics of other poleis? The Athenian government was a direct democracy. A ...
... At the beginning, the headquarters of the Delian League was located (where) ___. *What happened to the Delian League over time? *What change did the Athenians make in 454 BCE? *How did they begin interfering in the internal politics of other poleis? The Athenian government was a direct democracy. A ...
chapter 8 outline.greece.2011
... Summary: Students will be exploring the peninsula of Greece where land and sea meet to form a rugged coastline. They will learn about the old sea cultures developed by the Minoans and the Mycenaean civilization, other Greek city-states, and the devastating but legendary forces of nature events. Stud ...
... Summary: Students will be exploring the peninsula of Greece where land and sea meet to form a rugged coastline. They will learn about the old sea cultures developed by the Minoans and the Mycenaean civilization, other Greek city-states, and the devastating but legendary forces of nature events. Stud ...
Greek Government
... becomes a “tyrant” Took land from the rich and gave it to the poor Greek Robin Hood? ...
... becomes a “tyrant” Took land from the rich and gave it to the poor Greek Robin Hood? ...
Direct Democracy in Ancient Athens
... and each served as the leader, or “president” for a month. They met together in the circular Tholos and even ate there. Some of them were even expected to take turns living there as well. The Council of 500 were chosen randomly through a selection system. Names were randomly placed in slots in a dev ...
... and each served as the leader, or “president” for a month. They met together in the circular Tholos and even ate there. Some of them were even expected to take turns living there as well. The Council of 500 were chosen randomly through a selection system. Names were randomly placed in slots in a dev ...
Ancient Greece Final-1
... Ostracism: the practice of banning people from Athens for 10 years 6000 citizens had to vote for ostracism Designed to prevent civil unrest and civil war Athenians feared too much power in the hands of one or a few people However, whilst ordinary people were now more able to participate in p ...
... Ostracism: the practice of banning people from Athens for 10 years 6000 citizens had to vote for ostracism Designed to prevent civil unrest and civil war Athenians feared too much power in the hands of one or a few people However, whilst ordinary people were now more able to participate in p ...
Greek Democracy
... Assembly (ekklesia) of all male citizens 40 regular meetings a year attended by 6,000 met on the Pnyx make all policy decisions, determine all laws (DIRECT DEMOCRACY) Areopagus (where they met) of 9 archons stripped of most powers under aristocratic rule tried deliberative homicide Draco's code (621 ...
... Assembly (ekklesia) of all male citizens 40 regular meetings a year attended by 6,000 met on the Pnyx make all policy decisions, determine all laws (DIRECT DEMOCRACY) Areopagus (where they met) of 9 archons stripped of most powers under aristocratic rule tried deliberative homicide Draco's code (621 ...
Greek Democracy Reading 2
... A unique feature of the Athenian democracy was the use of a lottery system to appoint nearly all public officials. Appointment by lot and short terms of office allowed most Athenians to participate in their government sometime in their lives. It also limited the ability of a person or group to gain ...
... A unique feature of the Athenian democracy was the use of a lottery system to appoint nearly all public officials. Appointment by lot and short terms of office allowed most Athenians to participate in their government sometime in their lives. It also limited the ability of a person or group to gain ...
STUDY GUIDE: GREEK GOVERNMENT AND DAILY LIFE
... 1. How did Athenian democracy differ from our own notions of democracy? 2. Why was direct democracy feasible in the Greek polis? 3. How do you think decisions were influenced by the citizens' knowledge that they would carry out decisions themselves? LEADERS 4. How did demogogues and skillful speaker ...
... 1. How did Athenian democracy differ from our own notions of democracy? 2. Why was direct democracy feasible in the Greek polis? 3. How do you think decisions were influenced by the citizens' knowledge that they would carry out decisions themselves? LEADERS 4. How did demogogues and skillful speaker ...
Classics activity 1 Democracy
... Politics, democracy, power, women, slavery, participation, voting, warfare, empire The Activity The year 1993 was celebrated as the 2,500th anniversary of the birth of Democracy, since its foundation by Cleisthenes in Athens in 509 B.C. Does that make sense? Was Classical Athens really 'democratic'? ...
... Politics, democracy, power, women, slavery, participation, voting, warfare, empire The Activity The year 1993 was celebrated as the 2,500th anniversary of the birth of Democracy, since its foundation by Cleisthenes in Athens in 509 B.C. Does that make sense? Was Classical Athens really 'democratic'? ...
Government and Law
... • allotment machine into which volunteer jurors placed their • tickets (inscribed with name and jury section) ...
... • allotment machine into which volunteer jurors placed their • tickets (inscribed with name and jury section) ...
Democracy in Ancient Athens
... As a result, communities were isolated from one another by the rugged landscape. Because of this isolation, each ancient Greek city developed its own style of government, its own laws, and built up its own army. These independent communities are known as citystates. ...
... As a result, communities were isolated from one another by the rugged landscape. Because of this isolation, each ancient Greek city developed its own style of government, its own laws, and built up its own army. These independent communities are known as citystates. ...
Day 2
... History Development of colonies as important trading partner Colonists largely thought of themselves as English English provided military support No income tax Increased taxes on goods/services ...
... History Development of colonies as important trading partner Colonists largely thought of themselves as English English provided military support No income tax Increased taxes on goods/services ...
Forms of Government in Ancient Greek City States
... 1. Pheidon of Argos transitioned from this position to that of tyrant in order to thwart attempts by the aristocrats in forming an oligarchy 2. Athens, associated with democracy, attempted rule by tyranny in 632, the most notorious known as Draco. IV. ...
... 1. Pheidon of Argos transitioned from this position to that of tyrant in order to thwart attempts by the aristocrats in forming an oligarchy 2. Athens, associated with democracy, attempted rule by tyranny in 632, the most notorious known as Draco. IV. ...
Background Info for the Speech
... the hands of the few richest citizens - or monarchies, called 'tyrannies' in cases where the sole ruler had usurped power by force rather than inheritance. Of the democracies, the oldest, the most stable, the most long-lived, but also the most radical, was Athens. The architects of the first democra ...
... the hands of the few richest citizens - or monarchies, called 'tyrannies' in cases where the sole ruler had usurped power by force rather than inheritance. Of the democracies, the oldest, the most stable, the most long-lived, but also the most radical, was Athens. The architects of the first democra ...
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... Hippias. Cleisthenes then returned to Athens to vei for power. Unfortunately for Cleisthenes, Sparta was backing his political rival, ___________________. But, Cleisthenes had a plan. He _____________________________________________ that would place power firmly in the hands of the _________________ ...
... Hippias. Cleisthenes then returned to Athens to vei for power. Unfortunately for Cleisthenes, Sparta was backing his political rival, ___________________. But, Cleisthenes had a plan. He _____________________________________________ that would place power firmly in the hands of the _________________ ...
Monarchy, Oligarchy, and Democracy.
... The term "democracy" first appeared in ancient Greek political and philosophical thought in the city-state of Athens. Led by Cleisthenes, Athenians established what is generally held as the first democracy in 508-507 BCE. Cleisthenes is referred to as "the father of Athenian democracy." Athenian dem ...
... The term "democracy" first appeared in ancient Greek political and philosophical thought in the city-state of Athens. Led by Cleisthenes, Athenians established what is generally held as the first democracy in 508-507 BCE. Cleisthenes is referred to as "the father of Athenian democracy." Athenian dem ...
Greek Vocabulary
... Tyranny in the City-States • Growing unhappiness lead to tyrants • Tyrants-someone who takes power by force and rules total authority • Overthrew many nobles but were popular for building new market places, temples, and walls ...
... Tyranny in the City-States • Growing unhappiness lead to tyrants • Tyrants-someone who takes power by force and rules total authority • Overthrew many nobles but were popular for building new market places, temples, and walls ...
Early Greeks and the Rise of City-States
... Archons: A group of nine rulers who served one-year terms. Draco: Believed to make the first Athenian laws, which were said to be very harsh and severe. Solon: An archon who settled the disputes between creditors and debtors by erasing the debts of the poor and outlawing slavery for the debt. Peisis ...
... Archons: A group of nine rulers who served one-year terms. Draco: Believed to make the first Athenian laws, which were said to be very harsh and severe. Solon: An archon who settled the disputes between creditors and debtors by erasing the debts of the poor and outlawing slavery for the debt. Peisis ...
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... Athenians took great measure to ensure fairness and equality in their direct democracy, such as secret balloting for jurors, random selection of assembly leaders, and participation in the generally assembly. They also took measure to make sure no tyranny developed by using a system called ostracism. ...
... Athenians took great measure to ensure fairness and equality in their direct democracy, such as secret balloting for jurors, random selection of assembly leaders, and participation in the generally assembly. They also took measure to make sure no tyranny developed by using a system called ostracism. ...
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... Slaves were sent to round up citizens because more citizens to vote on a law. Why was a smaller council of officials necessary? Sometimes a smaller council of officials was necessary because it was easier to make decisions about which laws the assembly should vote ...
... Slaves were sent to round up citizens because more citizens to vote on a law. Why was a smaller council of officials necessary? Sometimes a smaller council of officials was necessary because it was easier to make decisions about which laws the assembly should vote ...
Greeks and the Romans
... ◦ Evaluate Athenian democracy and the reasons for Athens’ decline ◦ Describe the changes that occurred in Greece and Persia after their conquest by Philip of Macedonia and Alexander the Great ◦ The Legacy of Greece ...
... ◦ Evaluate Athenian democracy and the reasons for Athens’ decline ◦ Describe the changes that occurred in Greece and Persia after their conquest by Philip of Macedonia and Alexander the Great ◦ The Legacy of Greece ...
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.