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The United States constitutional system incorporates democratic elements that
were developed in Athens and Rome.
Democratic elements of the United
States constitutional system
borrowed from Athens and Rome
Rome, Italy
developed the
concept of Indirect
democracy
(republic).
Athens, Greece
developed the
concept of Direct
democracy.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of Virginia and United States
constitutional governments by:
a) describing the development of Athenian democracy and the Roman republic.
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