Comparing Governments
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Athenian Democracy |
BOTH |
Our Representative Democracy (Republic) |
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Assembly Ten Generals Council of 500
Citizens must serve
All citizens have an equal vote before decisions are made
Mandatory for all
Citizens were the government
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Three Branches
Military
Vote to pass laws
Citizens serve in the government
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Executive Legislative Judicial
Voluntary service
Representatives propose, discuss and vote to pass laws
Individual choice
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