3/9/11 BR: Analyze the following quote: “Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.”

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3/9/11 BR: Analyze the following quote: “Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.” -Winston Churchill Today: - Check on assignment from yesterday

What’s due? 4 questions US/Athens Democracy Chart US/Athens Venn diagram 4 Parts of the Athenian Democracy We will NOT use class time to work on this on Thursday.

Athenian Government Council (bouleutai) 500 members chosen by lottery from members of the assembly set the agenda for the assembly (serve for one year Assembly All eligible citizens Discuss and vote on issues Generals (strategoi) In charge of the army (civil matters as well)-police force Had to be elected and could serve as many terms as they could Archons 9 people chosen by lottery who served for one year. Religious duties, political and legal matters

Government in the hands of the few.. Did everyone think democracy was a good idea or that it was safe? Why? Why did the Athenians split up power among so many offices? Explain some restrictions that would do this. What skills might be important to have if you were going to be a participant in Athenian politics? What do you think about the policy of ostracism? What are its benefits? Is it fair? How does it help or hurt democracy? Answer questions for Thursday