What was Democracy in Ancient Athens?

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What was Democracy in Ancient Athens? The Birth of Democracy What was Democracy in Ancient Athens?

Greek city-states were ruled by Monarchy, Aristocracy or Oligarchy History of Democracy Greek city-states were ruled by Monarchy, Aristocracy or Oligarchy Athens, most powerful Greek city-state transformed from Aristocracy to Direct Democracy Athenian citizens (1/10 of pop) could directly participate in govt , creating laws for Athens 1/10 of Athens total population

Greek Philosopher: Aristotle A student of Plato, Aristotle studied both philosophy & science In his book Politics he said man was a “political animal” – worried one man or group could rule for their own interests Aristotle believed only good laws could tame the “wild beast”

Document Based Questions (DBQ) – complete sentences in notes. Aristotle’s Best Constitution (From Politics) 1. What were constitutions in Athens? 2. What was right about Kingship? 3. What was right about Aristocracy? 4. What was wrong with democracy and explain if it could ever be right? 5. What is the best constitution?