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