Republic
What is a Republic?
A form of government where power rests with the citizens, who vote for representatives to make and enforce laws for them.
What is a Democracy?
A Government run by the citizens.
What was the form of Government that Greece used?
Democracy
Ancient Rome transitioned from a monarchy to what type of government citizens elect their representatives?
A Republic
What Government type did the founding fathers most want to incorporate with their Government?
Republic with more divided power
True or False
A Republic is NOT a Government run by the citizens themselves.
True or False
Democracy is/was used by America and ancient Greece
True
Which ancient Greek city-state was known for developing the very first democracy.
Athens
True or False
Rome used a Democracy for their Government system.
False
Which nation's government did the United States of America take after more: Greece or Rome?
Rome
What is the main difference between a Republic and the first Democracy?
A. Citizens do not get to vote
B. In a Republic, citizens elect representatives to make laws for them.
C. A Republic is always ruled by a king
D. Citizens in a republic must vote on every single law
B. In a Republic, citizens elect representatives to make laws for them.
What does the Greek word "Demokratia" Mean
A. Rule by a king
B. Rule by the wealthy
C. Rule by the people
D. Rule by the military
C. Rule by the people.
Who was imprisoned in Rome?
Polybius or Aristotle
Polybius
What are at least two ways the Ancient Roman Republic is similar to our modern U.S. Government?
Both the Roman Republic and the United States separated their powers.
Which branch of the government makes sure that laws agree with the constitution and interoperates their meaning?
Judicial Branch otherwise known as the Supreme Court
In Athenian democracy who was allowed to participated in government and voting?
The Male Citizens
Did Rome's republic have two people in charge, and why?
Yes, Rome had two people in charge to make sure one person did not change their Government system to a Democracy or a Monarchy.
The 3 United States government branches are called what?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
How are the Republic and Democratic governments different?
A. They're not
B. The Democracy is run by the people and the Republic is run by the elected representatives.
C. The democracy is run by voting and the republic is run by a king.
D. Nobody knows.
B. The Democracy is run by the people and the Republic is run by the elected representatives.
How many people were in the Boule?
500 People :)
In Athens, citizens would gather to vote on laws and issues in a large and open space or marketplace.
What was the area called?
The Agora
What was the name of the top two officials in the Roman Republic who ran the Government and commanded the army?
Consuls