Ancient Greek’s Influence on American Democracy Great Council passed laws that were favorable to the wealthy. Many Greeks wanted to participate in the lawmaking process. Citizens were permitted to participate in lawmaking Only men who owned large plots of land were considered citizens The Idea of Democracy!!!!!!! Athens!!
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Ancient Greek’s Influence on American Democracy
Great Council passed laws that were favorable to the wealthy.
Many Greeks wanted to participate in the lawmaking process.
Citizens were permitted to participate in lawmaking Only men who owned large plots of land were
considered citizens The Idea of Democracy!!!!!!! Athens!!
Ancient Rome’s Influence on American Government
Romans established a Republic
Elected Representatives to serve
More and more people were permitted to vote.
Romans decided that the laws be written down (12 Tables)
believed King John was abusing his power by forcing them to supply armies, equipment, and money for his many campaigns. Those who failed to do so were severely punished. A war transpired between the nobles and the king – a war that the nobles won.
• As a result, they forced the King John to sign the Magna Carta, or Great Charter.