More notes… (9/5/2012)
Government
-a polis was made up of a city and its surrounding countryside, which would include many villages. Citizens of polis would come together and discuss govt.
Monarchy
-State ruled by king
-Rule is hereditary
-Divine right means the belief that god is giving the right.
Aristocracy
-Ruled by heredity and based on ties, social rank, and wealth.
Oligarchy
-State rulled by a small group of citizens.
-Rule is based on wealth and or ability.
-Ruling group controls the military.
Direct democracy
-state ruled by the citizens
-Rule is based on citizenship.
-Majority rule decides vote.
-Practiced in Athens by 500 BC
Athens
-About 600 BC Athens was taking steps towards a democracy.
-there were major reforms for the next 100 years.
Draco developed
Key Players
Cleisthenes
-Broke Athens up
-He increased power in the assembly by letting all citizens submit laws for debate and passage.
-created council of 5 hundred
Limited Democracy
-The reforms allowed for a limited democracy.
-Requirements
-Free
-Adult
-Property owner
-Born in Athens
Spartan govt
-Several branches
-assembly
-councill of elders
-five elected officials
-two kings that rulled over spartas military
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