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What were the three levels of government in ancient Greece?
There were only two, Assembly and Council
How similar are present day elections to those of Ancient Greece?
The Greek experiment was Direct Democracy, that is the Assembly was not comprised of representatives elected by the people as in today's Representative Democracies - the people themselves attended fortnightly Assembly meetings and discussed and voted on motions put before the by a Council which was elected by the tribes, but had no legislative power itself - the Council carried out the decisions of the Assembly of the People.
How did ancient Greece's assembly keep anyone from becoming too powerful?
Ancient Greece did not have a government of assembly. It was comprised of over 2,000 independent city-states which each had its own form of government. These forms varied from monarchy, tyranny, oligarchy, limited democracy and radical democracy. In a limited democracy, the citizens voted for issues put before them by the council. In a radical democracy, the assembly decided what was to be considered and decided on the outcome, which was implemented by the council. Anyone seeking to influence the assembly had to do it by effective oratory. Unfortunately good orators could sway them to unwise decisions, often with catastrophic results.
What type of democracy was practiced in ancient Greece?
Ancient Greece created the Citizens assembly which was made up of male citizens of Athens who voted on various issues. There was also a council that was responsible for the daily operations of Athens.
What is the purpose the council and assembly in ancient Greece?
The Assembly was the citizen body gathered together to make laws and major decisions, particularly on peace and war. The Council carried out the decisions of the Assembly and handled problems between Assembly meetings, and convened assemblies.
What were the three levels of government in ancient Greece?
There were only two, Assembly and Council
Who was the descision maker in ancient Greece?
In democracies, the assembly of the people. of the city-state In oligarchies, the council of the city-state. In tyrannies, the tyrant. In monarchies, the king.
What structure did they set in place to prevent any citizen from becoming too powerful in ancient Greece?
An assembly of the citizens made major decisions, which were implemented by the council.
Who is the presient of ancient Greece?
There was no president. They had an assembly.
Which country did the boule originate?
The Boule was a form of council in Ancient Greece.
What acted like the supreme Court in ancient Greece?
Council of elders?
How similar are present day elections to those of Ancient Greece?
The Greek experiment was Direct Democracy, that is the Assembly was not comprised of representatives elected by the people as in today's Representative Democracies - the people themselves attended fortnightly Assembly meetings and discussed and voted on motions put before the by a Council which was elected by the tribes, but had no legislative power itself - the Council carried out the decisions of the Assembly of the People.
Agora in Greece?
Ancient Greek agoras were marketplaces and places of assembly.
How did ancient Greece's assembly keep anyone from becoming too powerful?
Ancient Greece did not have a government of assembly. It was comprised of over 2,000 independent city-states which each had its own form of government. These forms varied from monarchy, tyranny, oligarchy, limited democracy and radical democracy. In a limited democracy, the citizens voted for issues put before them by the council. In a radical democracy, the assembly decided what was to be considered and decided on the outcome, which was implemented by the council. Anyone seeking to influence the assembly had to do it by effective oratory. Unfortunately good orators could sway them to unwise decisions, often with catastrophic results.
How did direct democracy work in ancient Greece?
In ancient Greece Greeks were able to vote in an assembly or by a law making group.In ancient Greece Democracy meant all citizens shared power in some ancient Greek city-states
What power did the Assembly in Ancient Greece have?
some sort of power that was pretty powerful!
What is an Amphictyon?
An Amphictyon is one of the deputies from the confederated states of Ancient Greece to a congress or council.
