Athenian Democracy

Assess the influence of Greek democracy on the development of the U.S. government system.

• It had no influence

• It introduced the concept of a republic

• It inspired the idea of direct democracy

• It led to the creation of a monarchy

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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

How were decisions made in an Assembly?

• Discussion

• Fighting

• Voting

• Competitions

A new law has been proposed, but before it is voted on, citizens can come and debate and then vote on whether the law should be passed or not.

• Fair

• Unfair

Which type of government is best for the average person?

• Direct Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

Who was the father of Athenian Democracy

• Carol Danvers

• Cleisthenes

• Cloverdale

• Clithopethes

What were the three groups of Athenian Government

• Ekklesia, Boule, Dikasteria

• Electric Type, Fire Type, Water Type

• Echo, Bagpipes, Dungbomb

• Direct democracy, Representative democracy, Constitutional democracy

Who voted to create laws in Athens?

• The people

• The king

• The police

• The government

How were people chosen for an Athenian jury?

• By vote

• Randomly

• With a golden ticket

• Your neighbour signed you up to do it

Our democratic government is based on...

• Modern Hawaii

• Ancient Athens

• The moon

• Ontario