Athenian Democracy and Roman Republic Review

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A __________-_________________ would be the best type of government for learning and using the opinions of its citizens.

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Direct Democracy

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Any of the 6,000 citizens who typically showed up to the assembly meeting (Ecclesia) had the right to do this:

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Address their fellow citizens, Propose a law, Bring a lawsuit.

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What is one way modern democracies try to avoid some of the problems ancient Athens had?

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Citizens elect those they feel are qualified to lead

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These things are identified in the video as problems of modern democracies: The influence of wealth and emergence of professional politicians, The reduced value of currency or money, Neither of the other answers is correct

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The influence of wealth and emergence of professional politicians

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What type of democracy existed in Ancient Athens? Options: Direct, Representative

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Direct

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What was the "ASSEMBLY"?

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Where all citizens could debate issues and vote

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Participating in government was seen as a 

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right and responsibility

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Who was able to participate in the assembly?

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Any citizen over the age of 18.

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Which group is considered a "citizen"? Options: Metics (foreigners) living in Athens, Athenian men, Athenian women, Athenian slaves

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Athenian men

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Democracy in Ancient Greece is a type of government in which _______________.

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people ruled themselves.