1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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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7. Government in the United States January 26, 2016 Packet page 8

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

9. Who Holds Power? Athens The citizens US The elected officials

10. How does one Participate? Athens Vote Speeches Make laws Judge/jury US Vote Speeches Run for office Protest Judge/jury

11. How is Power Distributed? Athens All citizens members of the assembly US 3 Branches of Fed. Gov.

12. How are decisions made? Athens Direct Vote US Representatives are voted in by citizens and they make decisions for you

13. How is Government Organized Athens 1 Level US 3 Levels Federal State Local

14. How are Leaders Chosen? Athens Vote Lottery US Vote

15. Athens vs US