Democracy literally means rule by the people Athens

§ Democracy literally means “rule by the people. ”

§ Athens has often been called the “Birthplace of Democracy. ” § The male population was given citizenship. § Adult males met as a population assembly (ecclesia) to listen to, speak about, and vote on the major issues of the day. § The majority ruled. § Women, enslaved people, and men of foreign birth were not eligible for citizenship, though.

§ become informed § participate in government § commit to the improvement of Athens § commit physical labour to a local project § help defend Athens § entitled to equal treatment

§ Bureaucracy is an organized system of civil servants that administer to a government. § The Romans developed bureaucracy.

§ During one period in history, monarchs claimed they were entitled to power because of the “divine right of kings. ” § It was believed that the monarch was God’s representative on earth. § The monarch’s word was law. § One could not question or challenge the monarch. § The chief role of citizenship = obey. § Video clip: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=455 dg 37 p_e. U

§ It is one of the most important documents in the history of citizenship and democracy. § It upheld the principle that no one is above the law (today’s ‘Rule of Law’). § Specifically, it protected barons from arbitrary taxes. § Video clip: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=7 xo 4 t. UMd. AMw