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1 Chapter 9 Lesson 2 Greek City-States

2 From Aristocracy to Democracy Aristocracy – a government controlled by the wealthy and privileged families Democracy- a government run by the people; citizens are given the right to vote

3 Ancient Athens vs. U.S.A Athens:USA Direct Democracy: A government in which people vote to make their own rules and laws Representative Democracy: A government in which people vote for representatives. The representatives make rules and laws that govern themselves and the people.

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