Athenian
True or False?
If you were a citizen you had to vote on all laws?
True
True or False?
If you are a citizen you have to vote in American democracy?
False
You don't have to, but you have a choice and a right to vote.
Which democracy is older?
Athenian democracy is way older!
Did Athens ever have a king?
No
they believed in democracy and equal power
Who was the 1st president?
George Washington
Who were considered citizens?
Men who had completed military training.
What makes someone a citizen in the US?
1. Born in the US or in US territories
2. You apply and receive citizenship through the government.
Which democracy used/uses a lottery system?
Athenian democracy
Which godess was Athens named after?
Athena
What is our countries capital city?
Washington D.C.
When was Athenian Government established?
when was our democracy established?
In the 1700's
Which democracy has 3 branches?
Both!
True of False?
Were the Olympic games ever held in Athens?
True
True or False?
America is the oldest recognized democracy in the modern world?
True
Ekklesia
Boule
Dikasteria
what are the 3 branches of American government?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Which democracy uses checks and balances of power?
American Democracy
What was Athena in greek mythology the godess of?
Wisdom and war
How long are presidential terms? How many terms can a president serve?
4 Years
A president can serve for 2 terms. (8 years total)
What was the purpose of the Ekklesia, Boule, and Dikasteria branches of Athenian government?
Ekklesia: The Assembly/sovereign governing body
Boule: Council of 500
Dikasteria: Popular courts
What do all 3 branches of American democracy do?
Legislative: Congress (house and senate)
Judicial: Supreme court
Executive: The President in the White House
Does the Dikasteria and which US branch have the same role/concept?
Judicial Branch!
the Dikasteria was the popular courts/ court systems and the Judicial branch is the supreme court.
Who were some ancient Greek philosophers?
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
True or False?
The word "Democracy" is used in the constitution?
False