Question

Explain the difference between ancient Greek and ancient Roman approaches to democracy.

Answer 1

The Greek democracy was organized into smaller city states. Within the city states, everyone had a voice and there was an actual attempt at implementing all of their economic interests. Ancient Roman governments approached democracy by Rome being organized into one large city state. In it the wealthy class controlled the political power.

Answer 2

Greek governments varied from kings and oligarchs to the totalitarian, racist, warrior culture of Sparta and the direct democracy of Athens, whereas Roman kings gave way to a representative, elected republic—until it was displaced by the power of the emperors.

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