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What are the advantages and disadvantages of direct democracy?
• Purest form of democracy rather than having someone interpreting your views.
• May influence more people to get involved in politics.
• Prevents cynicism about govt.
• However, it is impractical.
• Minorities would have no say.
• Potential to leave decision-making in hands of those least equipped to do so.
It had its ups and downs. As long as it had strong guidance from first-citizen Pericles, and the large income mulcted from its empire to squander, the popular assembly worked well, with everyone getting a share of the cake.
When Pericles over-reached himself and led the city into war with the Peloponnesian League, things began to go awry. After Pericles died of the plague, opportunists took over and led the people astray, into wild adventures and misjudgements which lost them the war, half their population, and lost them the empire which financed the democratic excesses.
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Athenians developed the first form of democracy called?
Direct Democracy
What ancient Athenians developed the first form of democracy called?
direct democracy
What was the result of the poorer Athenians protest?
direct democracy was established
What did Athenians do to transform an aristocracy into a direct democracy?
offer citizenship to all
How did athenians decide on their laws?
The Athenians had a direct democracy. This meant that all Athenian citizens were able to vote on new legislation and laws.
How did Pericles advance Athenians democracy?
He banished his opponents and established a system of direct democracy where the citizens met in assembly and made decisions.
During the Age of Pericles the Athenians became deeply attached to their political system of?
Direct Democracy
Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?
ancient athens
What are pros and cons of direct democracy?
Pros of direct democracy include increased citizen participation, more direct representation, and potential for greater accountability of government officials. However, cons can include the risk of majority tyranny, potential for uninformed decision-making, and inefficiency in decision-making due to the need to involve all citizens in the process.
How was Athenians democracy different from democracy in the world today?
It was direct democracy - the citizens met in fortnightly assembly and decided on issues, which decisions were implemented by the council. Today's democracies are representative democracies - citizens elect members of parliament to direct government.
How was family life different for Spartans and athenians?
Because the Spartans had an oligarchy, and the Athenians had a democracy.
What was the legacy of Ancient Athenians?
Democracy and Architecture
