1. Ancient Greece Government

2. Early Forms of Government Fiercely independent city-states City-states were called POLIS Citizens were males who were: Adult Born in the state Joined army during wartime Excluded Women, children, foreigners, slaves. Kings ruled polis Some were hereditary Some were elected None were considered gods

3. The Rise of Democracy in Athens Four men helped bring about the transition from monarchy to democracy: Draco Codified the laws to apply them to all citizens This offered common people more protections This led to universal legal rights. Solon Pisistratus Cleisthenes

4. The Rise of Democracy in Athens Draco Solon He cancelled the debts of farmers He freed farmers forced into slavery All wealthy men were eligible for public office He set up a council to provide legislation for citizens to vote on. Pisistratus Cleisthenes

5. The Rise of Democracy in Athens Draco Solon Pisistratus Took land from wealthy landowners to give to the landless He created positions for 30 judges to preside over causes Cleisthenes

6. The Rise of Democracy in Athens Draco Solon Pisistratus Cleisthenes Created a system to allow for fairer representation All citizens were given membership to the Assembly (passed laws, served as supreme court, and elected generals of armed forces) The assembly could vote into exile any men considered a threat to democracy (for 10 years).

7. Democracy: What does it Mean Today? DEMOCRACY WHAT TYPE OF GOVERNMENT? WHO VOTES? HOW DO YOU GET RID OF A LEADER? WHO DECIDES OUR LAWS? WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF BREAKING THE LAW?

8. DEMOCRACY: Government by the People Class Activity: How Democracy worked in Ancient Greece. 50% removed – slaves (15) 20% removed – non-Greek (6) No girls can vote Vote: one of you is the leader!

9. Athenian Direct Democracy Read the purple section on page 156 and answer the following questions: Was the Athenian system of government truly democratic? Was it an efficient system of decision-making?

10. Sparta: undemocratic Compare the three types of government: Monarchy Oligarchy Democracy Use a VENN DIAGRAM

11. The Courts The Jury system originated with the Ancient Greeks Greek juries varied in size from 201 to 1501! 6000 Athenians were chosen among the population every year to be a juror. Jurors were given a small fee for their services.

12. The Courts An accuser started the process by giving the defendant a “summons” in front of a witness. Both appeared before a judge and evidence was recorded. A trial was then held in front of a jury. Jurors could heckle (stamp feet, shouting) There were no lawyers.

13. The Courts Punishment was one of the following: Fines Exile Loss of Citizenship Death by hemlock (poison) Imprisonment was not really an option