Monarchy
How did they get power in an Oligarchy?
People with wealth and power overthrew the monarchy
What type of democracy was in ancient Athens
direct democracy
Who was considered a citizen and able to vote in ancient Athens?
A free (non-slave)18 and older male, born in Athens, both parents born in Athens
How did they get the power in a Monarchy government?
1. inherit power from family, or if none, kings closest men battled for the power
How did Tyrants get power?
Former military leaders took power by military force
Who can vote in the US democracy?
Male or Female over the age of 18 who is a citizen of the USA
How did they practice Oligarchy?
Citizens DID NOT have political rights and the wealthy benefited
How did they practice democracy?
Citizens Assembly- debated and voted on laws
True or False: It is believed that "All citizens hold power" in both forms of government.
True
How did the ancient Greeks people participate in the Monarchy? (3 different things)
The people paid taxes, obeyed laws, depended on the king for defense.
What is does the greek word oligos mean
few
True or False: The USA is a Representative Democracy at the FEDERAL level, but has aspects of Direct Democracy at the state and local levels
True
Why did Monarchy collapse?
Advisors (a few wealthy men) took power
How did the Oligarchy collapse?
Tyrants overthrew oligarchs with the support of the citizens
How did citizens respond to Tyranny?
Citizens gave gifts to and supported tyrants
Which 2 cultures did the USA get their idea of Democracy from?
Greece-Direct Democracy
Rome- Republic