26 January 2016EQ – 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 ReadingAristocrats & 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 ReadingAthens Creates a Democracy1. 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 ReadingAncient/Modern Democracy1. 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
Good Bad
Government in the United States
January 26, 2016Packet 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 OrganizedAthens 1 Level
US 3 Levels
• Federal• State• Local
How are Leaders Chosen?Athens Vote Lottery
US Vote
Athens vs US
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