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1
Democracy in Ancient Greece and Rome
  • Ms. Landrys WebQuest

2
Democracy of Ancient Athens
  • Roots of Democracy
  • Ancient Athens - page 1
  • More About Greek Government - page 2
  • Athens - United Streaming Video Clip

3
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.

4
Republic of Rome
  • Government in Ancient Rome
  • The Roman Republic
  • Republic of Rome - United Streaming Video Clip

5
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.

6
Ancient Greece Rome A Review
  • Athens, Greece worlds 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
  • Rome founded a republic in 509 BC
  • Republic a government which representatives are
    elected to make laws
  • U.S. legacy Colonial legislatures, U.S.
    Congress, and state legislatures

7
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.

8
Athens
9
Republic of Rome
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