Democroacy
What type of government did Ancient Athens have?
Democracy
Who was considered a citizen in Ancient Athens?
male Athenians over 18.
What was the Assembly in Ancient Athens?
The main gathering where citizens voted on laws and decisions
What was the role of the Council of 500?
To propose laws and advise the Assembly
What is another name for the Council of 500
Boule
What does the word "democracy" mean?
Rule by the people
Who could not participate in the government of Athens?
Women, slaves, and non-citizens.
Where did the Assembly meet?
On the Pnyx Hill
How were members of the Council of 500 chosen?
By lottery from citizens
What is the name for this a process where citizens could vote to exile someone from Athens for 10 years.
Ostracism
What is a direct democracy?
A form of government where citizens vote directly on laws.
At what age could Athenian males participate in the Assembly?
18.
How often did the Assembly meet?
About 40 times a year
How many members were in the Council of 500?
500 members
A group of citizens selected to decide court cases in Athenian trials.
Jury
Where did direct democroacy originate.
Athens.
What responsibilities did Athenian citizens have?
Voting, participating in government, and serving in the military.
What was required for an Assembly meeting to proceed?
6,000 citizens
How long did members serve on the Council of 500?
One year
Magistrate
An official responsible for enforcing laws and managing public affairs.
What are some democratic ideas that originated in Ancient Athens and are used in modern governments?
Citizen participation, voting, and majority rule.
Metics
How were decisions made in the Assembly?
By a majority vote
What was one of the major responsibilities of the Council of 500?
Preparing laws for the Assembly to vote on
What is a City-State?
A city that is surrounded by a natural barrier and has it's own laws.