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Democracy in Ancient Greece and Rome Ms. Landry’s WebQuest Democracy of Ancient Athens Roots of Democracy Ancient Athens - page 1 More About Greek Government - page 2 Athens - United Streaming Video Clip Democracy of Athens Direct Democracy: Every citizen votes on every new law Women and slaves were not considered citizens From the citizens, a Council of 500 were selected randomly to serve. Any law made by the Council had to be approved by the citizens. Republic of Rome Government in Ancient Rome The Roman Republic Republic of Rome - United Streaming Video Clip Roman Republic Representative Democracy: Citizens elect representatives to make laws on their behalf 2 Consuls were elected to be head of the government with powers such as leading the military. This is similar to our President. The Senate was the elected law-making body. Representatives were elected at the Assembly. Women, slaves, and those born in the provinces were not allowed to vote. Ancient Greece & Rome: A Review Athens, Greece: world’s Rome: founded a republic 1st direct democracy. Direct Democracy: laws are made directly by the vote of the citizens U.S. legacy: Colonial town meetings, the Mayflower Compact, and local town meetings in 509 BC Republic: a government which representatives are elected to make laws U.S. legacy: Colonial legislatures, U.S. Congress, and state legislatures Assignment In Microsoft Word, write a paragraph comparing and contrasting the government of Ancient Athens and Ancient Rome with at least 1 similarity and 1 difference. Your paragraph should also include a sentence describing the influence of each on our national government. Be sure to type your name as a header and print. Exit the slideshow and turn in your GIST before the end of class. Athens Republic of Rome