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You be the JUDGE!!
Directions:
After reading the following dispute, answer the questions as it you were a member of the society in question.
Dispute:
The dispute in question involves a wealthy landowner, Philipus, and one of his poorest neighbors, Emaeus.
Emaeus claims that Philipus wants to take part of his land to increase the nobleman’s own estate. Philipus says
that Emaeus’ claims in regards to the dispute are false. According to Philipus his own expenses have increased;
therefore, he needs the additional land.
Time to Make a Decision:
1.
You are a member of an ancient Greek city-state that is ruled by a monarchy:
a. Who has the power to make this decision?
b. What is the basis of this power?
c. Which side of the dispute will the government favor? Why?
d. What is the likely judgment?
2. You are a member of an ancient Greek city-state that is ruled by an aristocracy:
a. Who has the power to make this decision?
b. What is the basis of this power?
c. Which side of the dispute will the government favor? Why?
d. What is the likely judgment?
3. You are a member of an ancient Greek city-state that is ruled by an oligarchy:
a. Who has the power to make this decision?
b. What is the basis of this power?
c. Which side of the dispute will the government favor? Why?
d. What is the likely judgment?
4. You are a member of an ancient Greek city-state that is ruled by a democracy:
a. Who has the power to make this decision?
b. What is the basis of this power?
c. Which side of the dispute will the government favor? Why?
d. What is the likely judgment?