26 January 2016 EQ – How is democracy different in Athens than US? Bellringer – Take out homework and something to grade with; discuss 8.2 reading questions Polis Challenge - Packet page 8 – 8.2 Graphic Organizer – Work as a Group! Democracy – US vs. Ancient Greece Packet page 9 Homework – Study Guide due Thurs; Test Fri.
Chapter 8.2 Reading Aristocrats & Tyrants Rule 1. Monarchy (1 point) 3. They were good leaders with strong armies & had the support of the people. 4. Because it was ruled by a few nobles (aristocrats) 5. They improved Athens (brought peace and prosperity) (1 point) ________/ 4 points
Chapter 8.2 Reading Athens Creates a Democracy 1. Cleisthenes (1 point) 2. Citizens (1 point) 3. Show of hands, secret ballot – 6,000 (3 points) 4. Because more citizens were needed to vote on a law. (1 point) ________/ 6 points
Chapter 8.2 Reading Ancient/Modern Democracy 1. He began to pay people who served in pubic office or juries (1 point) 2. A democracy in which each person has a direct vote. (1 point) 3. In a direct democracy everyone has a direct vote – in a representative democracy, citizens elect officials to represent and vote for them. (2 points) ________/ 4 points
Fill in the 8.2 Chart with the following phrases: ~“Rule by the people”~Aristocrats~Peisistratus ~“Rule by Few” ~“Rule by one” ~Rich land owners took power ~A leader held power through the use of force ~Able to stay in power b/c they had strong armies & people supported them ~People are encouraged to speak~Pericles ~Government is based on the votes of its free citizens ~How early Athens was ruled~Cleisthenes Now, fill in the chart with 3 benefits to Athenian Democracy & 3 Drawbacks
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Government in the United States January 26, 2016 Packet page 8
Who Participates in Government? (participate = vote) Athens Free men Born in Athens 18 years old 2 years military service US People over 18 Born in the US Foreigners can become citizens 1920-Women’s Suffrage
Who Holds Power? Athens The citizens US The elected officials
How does one Participate? Athens Vote Speeches Make laws Judge/jury US Vote Speeches Run for office Protest Judge/jury
How is Power Distributed? Athens All citizens members of the assembly US 3 Branches of Fed. Gov.
How are decisions made? Athens Direct Vote US Representatives are voted in by citizens and they make decisions for you
How is Government Organized Athens 1 Level US 3 Levels Federal State Local
How are Leaders Chosen? Athens Vote Lottery US Vote
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