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Open to #4 – stamp Add to your Athens packet (on chart): 3-5 Advantages and Disadvantages of Direct Democracy (bottom of chart) Do you think direct democracy is the best form of government?
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#4 Summary: Check for the following info in your summary
#4 Summary: Check for the following info in your summary. Underline it, if you have it. Add it, if you don’t Direct democracy Socrates Plato Aristotle Idea that Greek’s ideas on democracy are still used TODAY
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RofD #5: Rome What gov’t is best?
Plato said: Philosopher King - a wise ruler (not necessarily elected) Greeks wanted everyone (debatable?!) to participate What’s the problem with that? Rome will make changes to Greek democracy … are they better?
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Republic Form of indirect democracy People choose representatives (governor, mayor) to make decisions for them We don’t vote on every issue!
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Roman Republic: 3 Branches (groups) of gov: Executive: enforces laws
Consul: 2 ppl elected into office US today?
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Patricians: nobles (aristocracy)
Legislative: Law Makers Senate: Patricians: nobles (aristocracy) Not elected, life time job Make major decisions
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The Roman Senate
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The remains of the Forum where the assembly met
Plebeians: commoners Vote on issues, Senate could override US today? The remains of the Forum where the assembly met
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Judicial: interpret laws
courts Jury: people decide cases
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Invading Roman Army
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Written laws – fair to all
Legacy of Greece & Rome Written laws – fair to all What happens if laws aren’t written down? Are verbal contracts upheld in courts? Table II. 2. He whose witness has failed to appear may summon him by loud calls before his house every third day. Table XI. 1. Marriages should not take place between plebeians and patricians.
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Roman Empire lasts until approx. 476 CE
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Fall of Roman Republic Julius Caesar, military leader, becomes dictator of Rome in 46 BCE By 27 BCE, Caesar Augustus has created a dictatorship
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On BACK / LEFT 5 Level 1 Questions Answer this Level 2 Question: Advantages of a Republic: (Is it better than a direct democracy?) Disadvantages of a Republic:
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Mediterranean Sea *Must Know*
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