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First Form of Greek Government Monarchy First Form of Greek Government Key Aspects Advantages Disadvantages Usually the __________ form of government in a Greek City-State _________________ ruler Usually came to power by ________________ it from a relative. Made ____________, acted as judges, conducted religious ceremonies, led ____________ in war. _____________________ can be made quickly Relied on the ________________(his advisors) during wars. The _____________ to the throne wasn’t always fit to rule. ________________ had no say. Lost power to _______________ because they didn’t share their power. first Decisions aristocrats One heir inheriting People laws armies Oligarchs (aristocrats)

One person king

Inheriting my power from my father. I ruled alone, but needed the help of my aristocrats when I went to war. I refused to share my power with the aristocrats (Oligarchs), so they overthrew me and set up an Oligarchy.

Second Form of Greek Government Oligarchy Second Form of Greek Government Key Aspects Advantages Disadvantages Small group of ________________ men (aristocrats). Most _____________ land from their families, but some were wealthy merchants. Oligarchy = “few” Lived a VERY _______________ lifestyle Usually the ____________ form of government on the spectrum of change in a Greek city-state. Decisions are still pretty quick, as it is only a few people. Favored the ______________ Ignored the ____________ of most people, which were mostly the ______________, who were treated very unfairly. needs wealthy inherited poor rich comfortable second

A small group of wealthy men oligarchs

Living comfortably, helping the each other (the rich), so the rich get richer. We didn’t help or care about the poor, so they supported a powerful military tyrant, and we were overthrown.

Third Form of Greek Government Tyranny Third Form of Greek Government Key Aspects Advantages Disadvantages Forced the __________________ from power using the force of the ___________________, and the support of people whom they promised more rights to. Usually the _____________ form of government on the spectrum of change in a Greek-City State. Some tyrants made laws that _________________ people’s live, such as canceling debts, promising more ___________, etc. Some did not use their power to ______________ people. Were not the lawful leader, since they took power by force. oligarchs improved help military rights third

one person tyrant

Taking and keeping control by force. I had the support of many of the poor. I promised them more rights, and made some changes to help them, but I did not care for the aristocrats. I could be too harsh, I took power illegally, and I completely disregarded the aristocrats, so the people thought they could rule themselves.

Fourth Form of Greek Government Democracy Fourth Form of Greek Government Key Aspects Advantages Disadvantages Rule by the _________________ All “_________________” share in the ruling power. ________________ Democracy in Greece (citizens vote directly) __________________ Democracy in USA. (Citizens elect representatives to make laws) _______________ – lawmaking group Any free man could speak at the _______________ and vote on a new law or proposal to go to war. All “citizens” share in the ruling power. Can slow down the decision making process. Sometimes powerful speakers persuaded citizens to vote unwisely (you could also buy their vote) people Assembly citizens Direct Representative Assembly

the people citizens

Direct democracy, which meant all citizens had a say. We had an assembly where men voted and new laws were proposed. Powerful speakers sometimes persuaded ordinary citizens to vote unwisely. Sometime the assembly reversed decisions not long after they were made. Decisions could take longer.

Summary In this unit, you learned how the city-states of ancient Greece developed four very different forms of government. Early monarchies gave way to oligarchies, because they did not share power with the aristocrats. Oligarchies were then replaced by tyrannies because the oligarchs ignored the poor, and only cared about the rich. But Tyrannies were unlawful, and tyrants could be too harsh. They also neglected the aristocrats. So the people decided it was time to rule themselves. DEMOCRACY.

Comparing Democracies Video Explanation Direct Democracy Representative Democracy