Transcript Democracy in Ancient Greece and Rome

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