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What were two ways Athens was ruled before democracy?
Before, Athenian democracy was put into place, it was ruled by the Tyrant's in a Tyrannical government. Okay guys, my answer might not be the best but, it got me an A on my paper! I hope this answer helps you! If not, I'm sorry!!
In what ways was Athens not a true democrocy?
The main criticism of ancient Athenian democracy is the limitations Athenian law placed upon who could be considered a citizen. The only Athenians who were considered full citizens were Athens-born men of at least 18 years of age. And to be considered Athens-born, both of one's parents had to have been citizens. But while women could be considered citizens, they had no voice in the Assembly, and no real rights within the democracy. Furthermore, slaves had no voice whatsoever in the Athenian democracy.
2 ways does democracy require the equality of all persons?
equality of opportunity and equality before the law
What form of rulers did ancient Greece have?
Most of the city-States were ruled by olicharchies, that is, by small groups of powerful families. Only Sparta had kings. These however mostly acted as army commanders while day-to-day government was left in the hands of a Council of Elders. Athens for at least some of its history had a form of democracy, although at the same time its economy was largely based on the massive use of slave labor. All through its history, Athens' powerful families continued to carefully control the ways in which democracy functioned and key executive posts remained in the hands of their family members.
What where the three ways Rome was ruled?
The three ways that Rome was ruled were first the monarvhy, second, the republic and third, the principate.
What are the ways of exercising democracy?
Voting?
How did Greeks city states limit democracy?
For those city-states that were either monarchical or autocratic (like Sparta, Mycenae, etc.), there was no democracy which to limit. For city-states, like Athens, that were democracies at some points in their history, democracy was limited in several ways. The first were limits on suffrage. Only ethnic Athenian males who owned property were allowed to vote. This was less than 10% of the population of Athens. There were also limits on who could be the leaders of the state, restricting that to several noble families.
How did soldiers in Athens and Sparta differ?
Sparta was stronger on land, Athens stronger by sea.
What are 2 ways Americans can participate in their democracy?
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How well did Athens live up to the ideals it set for itself?
Athens fell short of its ideals in several ways. Despite promoting democracy and equality among citizens, it had a slave-based economy, limited political rights for women, and often engaged in imperialistic actions. The presence of these contradictions highlights the challenges of fully realizing idealistic principles in practice.
What are two ways that Americans can exercise their democracy?
Two ways Americans can exercise their democracy is by voting and by freely speaking. Both are integral parts of a democratic system of government.
What 2 ways are Athens and Sparta similar?
both had slaves
