Legislative BodiesShelby Griffin
● Made from the assembly and council
Ancient Athens Government
● Assembly was composed of 10 generals.
Ancient Athens Government
● The generals were elected by the assembly.
Ancient Athens Government
● Legislative branch was made of two bodies-council-500 Assembly-6,000
Ancient Athens Government
● Athens didn't trust their assembly so they gave them little power as possible.
Ancient Athens Government
● The assembly seated 6,000 people
Ancient Athens Government
● Men were selected to serve on the council by drawing lots any eligible citizen could participate
Ancient Athens Government
● The assembly was a primary assembly
Ancient Athens Government
● Every adult could participate
Ancient Athens Government
● The assembly met 40 times a year.
Ancient Athens Government
● The legislative body had the power of decisions
Ancient Athens Government
● You had to be 30 years or older
Ancient Athens Government
● The senate and house of representatives
United States Government
● A group of people gathered together for a common purpose
United States Government
● Representatives and the senate, which together form the U.S. congress
United States Government
● President appointments
United states Government
● Substantial investigative powers
United States Government
● House of representatives-435 elected members
United States Government
● Members of the house are elected every two years
United States Government
● 25 years of age or older
United States Government
● 100 senators=the 17th amendment
United States Government
● Anyone can write it
United States Government
● Only members can introduce the legislation
United States Government
● If the full committee votes bill approval it is reported to the floor of the house or senate
United States Government
● Athens spilt into 3 groups U.S. split into 2 groups
Comparing the United States and Athens
● The U.S, gives equal rights to women and say no to slavery Athens don't
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● Women can vote in the U.S.
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● For our leaders we vote every 3-4 years Athens rotate among their leaders
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● U.S. presidents fall within rules and guidelines Athens - any male over 30
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● Both can own property and land
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● Both of the citizens can vote for their rights
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● U.S. government makes important decisions for war Athens don't
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● main roles in the political area
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● Both have more than one legislative group rule
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● We both vote for our political figures
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● They are both democracies
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Senators:6 yearsPresidents:3-4 yearsCongress:2-4 yearsGovernor:4 years
Voting in the United States
Impeachment power-(house)Supreme power- in courtsAlter the size of the supreme court
The Power
Democracy-is a form of government, all eligible citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives.
Athens started a democracy- they were the model and helped us build our democracy.
Democracy
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