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America: The Modern Day Athens
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"We do not copy our Ancestors, but are an example to them. It is true we
are called a Democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and
not in the few. " This is the foundation for which democracy is ruled. Without
this democ .... Middle of Term Paper
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"cradle of democracy," Athens developed a direct democracy. Those citizens that
were eligible could speak at forums and vote on issues. These people were known
as the Council of 500; they were chosen annually. To be elected they had to be
at least 25 years of age and a citizen. They directly had a voice. This is why
Athens is an example of a direct democracy. A point should be made here that
Athens, for all its noble ideas about men being able to govern themselves,
excluded most of the people that lived within its cities walls. Women, for
example had no say in government. They were subjected to running the homes,
raising childr ... |
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