PPT-Democracy: Where were the First Democracies? Comparing Democracy in Greece and Rome

Greece The Ancient Greeks governed under a direct democracy In a direct democracy citizens participate directly in the decision making process of Government Rome The Ancient Romans saw the rise of. Modern ideas about democracy first developed in ancient Athens. . Athenian Democracy Ancient Greece. Athens is the capital and largest city in modern Greece, but Athens also has a long history that dates back 7000 years. . in Ancient Greece. EQ: How did democracy develop in Ancient Greece?. MONARCHY. MONARCHY. MONARCHY: . power in the hands of one person; usually a king. Etymology: . monos. . = “single” and . What is the difference between the following forms of government:. Monarchy. Oligarchy. Tyranny (Dictatorship). Democracy. Under a Monarchy…. The power to make political decisions is in the hands of one person.. AP Comparative Government. Democracy. Democracy . is made up of the following characteristics. Rights:. In democratic societies, people have the right to freedom of the press, religion, association, and speech.. Political Economy of the Global South. Prof. Tyson Roberts. How does democracy in the Global South affect economic growth and other economic outcomes?. Argument that . democracy is bad for growth. In poor countries, democracy unleashes pressures for immediate consumption => less investment => less growth. Modern ideas about democracy first developed in ancient Athens. . Athenian Democracy Ancient Greece. Athens is the capital and largest city in modern Greece, but Athens also has a long history that dates back 7000 years. . Unit 1: Const. Underpinnings (Foundations). Unit 1: Essential Question. How does the Constitution demonstrate the concept of . limited government. ?.  . . Words in. . red. . have appeared on previous released AP exams. HA 1.4. You will be able to …. Distinguish from among four forms of government—monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy. Explain the etymologies of monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny and democracy. Describe how democracy emerged in Greece during the late 500s BCE. By David, Alex, and Emma. What is democratization?. Democratization is the transition to a more democratic political regime. Democracy, by definition, is a form of government in which all eligible citizens participate equally in the proposal, development, and creation of laws.. Wednesday 9/14. Objective:. . Identify the ways geography shaped Greek life.. Identify the different political systems that developed in the Greek city-states. .. Warm-Up Question. :. How well do you feel you did on the first test?. Unit 1: Const. Underpinnings (Foundations). Unit 1: Essential Question. How does the Constitution demonstrate the concept of . limited government. ?.  . . Words in. . red. . have appeared on previous released AP exams. 508 BCE . Kleisthenes. established the first . democratic government in Athens. He diminished the influential families by dividing the citizenry into . demes. and . tribes. Citizens were selected by their demes to serve on juries, engaging in this first . and hills, surrounded by Mediterranean Sea and limited rich soil. Ancient Rome. :. Located next to a river; city. built on many hills; limited rich soil; focal point for an empire. . Influence of geography on history. OER materials provided with support from the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) Open Educational Resources Initiative (OERI). Chapter Outline. Section #4.1: What is Democracy? .