Types of government
How does someone in a Democracy get power?
They get voted in by the people
What is a pro OR con of a Democracy?
Pro: everyone's voices are heard
Con: can lead to segregation
Who were the patricians?
Wealthy citizens if Ancient Rome
What were the 3 requirements to be considered a citizen in Ancient Greece?
Male, Owned Property, Born There
In Ancient Rome and Greece what was a women's role?
How does someone in a Republic get power?
They get voted in by the people
What is a pro OR con of a republic?
Pro: representatives must make the peoples voices heard
Con: Can lead to deception
Who were the Plebeians?
Lower class citizens of Ancient Rome
Who were allowed to participate in Ancient Greece's Democracy?
Only citizens
What was a soldiers role in Ancient Greece?
Being a soldier was very important to them. You were expected to be brave and fight relentlessly. Dying for Greece was an honor.
How does someone in a Monarchy get power?
It is hereditary (passed down through a family)
What is a pro OR con of a Monarchy?
Pro: There are no politics because a leader is already chosen
Con: No one is allowed to question decisions that are made
Who were the Elected Magistrates? What was their purpose?
A small group of elected men. Carried out the policies of the Senate and controlled the military.
Who were NOT allowed to participate in Ancient Greece's Democracy?
Women, slaves, foreigners, children
What was a soldiers role in Ancient Rome?
Soldiers would get recruited if there was a war but would return to their normal life after it was over.
How does someone in a Dictatorship get power?
They take it by force
What is a pro OR con of a dictatorship?
Pro: has a deterrent effect on crime
Con: laws can change rapidly
Who were the Roman Senate? What was their purpose?
300 former Magistrates who were selected by former allies. To advise the Magistrates on how to do their work, pass laws, and control finances
Who were the Roman Assembly? What was their purpose?
Large groups of different men in Roman society including an assembly for patricians and an assembly for plebeians. To elect Magistrates and vote on laws passed by the Senate, they could veto the actions of the Magistrates.