Ancient Greek Democracy
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Objective
I can compare different early Greek governments, including early democracy, and consider which ones were most effective and/or representative.
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Practice
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What is one way that ancient Athenian democracy was different from the way democracy works in many countries today?
In ancient Athens, who was allowed to participate in the ekklesia (general assembly)? A) All residents, including foreigners B) Only wealthy citizens C) Any citizen who wished to attend D) Only elected officials
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“Describe one way Athenian democracy was more representative than a system where only nobles had power. Then, describe one way it was less representative than modern democracies. The video mentions that Athenian democracy used sortition (random selection) for many government positions. What is one potential benefit of this system, and what is one potential drawback in terms of effectiveness? Athenian democracy is described as a direct democracy. What is one advantage of direct democracy compared to a system where elected officials make decisions, and what is one potential disadvantage?”
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