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Democracy
1. What is it?
"rule by the people" in Greek
everyone - participate in the goverment
could vote
a citizen from birth
not a slave
male
adult
land/home owner
Greek city-state of Athens
no king/emperor
vote on how to run the city
chose officials & juries randomly
2. How work?
Direct Democracy
Athens
debate & vote on every issue
works for small populations
Representative democracy
Rome
elect senators to represent
for larger states
3. Difference between old Athens & the modern US
Representative democracy in US
every adult citizen = voters
fewer voting restrictions