DISCOVERY TOUR POSTER 2: ANCIENT ATHENS
1. Type of Government:
Democracy: Ancient Athens is renowned for its experiment with direct democracy.
2. Leadership Positions in the Government: Assembly (Ekklesia), Council of 500 (Boule), Strategoi (Generals).
3. Citizenship:
Requirements: Free males born to Athenian parents. Women, slaves, and non-Athenians were excluded.
Participation: Citizens had the right to participate in the Assembly, serve in public offices, and contribute to the city's governance.
4. Rights and Freedoms: Freedom of Speech, Right to Vote, Legal Protections, Property Rights
DISCOVERY TOUR POSTER 2: ANCIENT ATHENS
1. Type of Government:
Democracy: Ancient Athens is renowned for its experiment with direct democracy. Citizens actively participated in decision-making, attending the Assembly to vote on laws and policies.
2. Leadership Positions in the Government:
Assembly (Ekklesia): All eligible citizens could attend and vote on laws. They had the power to shape the direction of the city-state.
Council of 500 (Boule): Elected representatives responsible for proposing laws and managing day-to-day affairs.
Strategoi (Generals): Military leaders elected to lead the city-state's armies.
3. Citizenship:
Requirements: Free males born to Athenian parents. Women, slaves, and non-Athenians were excluded.
Participation: Citizens had the right to participate in the Assembly, serve in public offices, and contribute to the city's governance.
4. Rights and Freedoms:
Freedom of Speech: Citizens could voice their opinions in the Assembly, influencing policy decisions.
Right to Vote: All eligible citizens had the right to vote on laws and proposals.
Legal Protections: Citizens had the right to a fair trial and could bring accusations against others.
Property Rights: Citizens had the right to own property and pass it on to their descendants.
This example is specific to Ancient Athens, and different civilizations or time periods would have unique characteristics. Adjustments may be needed based on the context you choose for your Discovery Tour poster.