Question

Class Discussion for Tuesday 12/8

Compare the United States to Ancient Greece.



Find 3 things that are similar










Find 3 things that are different

Answer 1

Similarities: Both governments had democracy, both nations have constitutions written by notable figures (Aristotle wrote Greeces and James Madison is credited the title of "father of the US constitution") and at the creation of each constitution only white men could vote.

Differences: The US is more like Rome than Greece because Rome and the United States have a representative democracy while Greece has a direct democracy. Another difference was that military service was required amongst boys in Ancient Greece. Another big difference was that Greek citizens weren't entitled to a public defender in court.

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Answer 2

Answer: The form of democracy in the United States and ancient Athens is very different, there are still similarities. In many state and local elections, there are ballot questions in which voters decide issues by a popular referendum. Ancient Athens decided every major civic matter this way. In letting issues be decided directly by the voters, the United States is carrying on the tradition of the Athenians. This common sense of civic engagement plays out in other ways too. Both the United States and ancient Athens had trials by jury. All citizens were and are eligible for military service. Also, any adult citizen can serve a public office if elected.