our classical heritage
what type of government did they have in ancient greece
direct democracy
what did the first colonies become after declaring independence
states
what part of the constitution deals with the president and his cabinet
article 2
what is the Greek word for city-state
polis
the first constitution for our country was called
articles of confederation
what speech does the president deliver to congress each year
the state of the union address
what was the written law called in ancient roam
12 tables of roam
what is a confederal system
states share powers but keep most of the power
what can the president do to make a law without congress
issue an executive order
what is essential to all democracies, it is when people are involved in government
civic participation
discribe the articles of confederation in one word
weak
what is a treaty called without congressional approval
executive agreement
who named the laws in ancient greece
the assembly (thousands of people)
how many branches were there under the articles
one
how old do you have to be to become president
35