Democracy Why democracy Democracy in the Ancient World

Democracy

Why democracy?

Democracy in the Ancient World n n Athens -Direct Democracy -Polis---politics -Flaws Rome -Representative Democracy (republic) -Senate -Consuls

Greek vs. Roman Direct Democracy~~Greeks Actions People Indirect Democracy~~Romans Representatives People Actions

Questions to consider… n n 1. What are some examples of direct democracy in the current American political system? 2. What are potential drawbacks to the republic system (like in the U. S. )?

Theories of Representative Democracy Who governs? Who holds power? Pluralist Elitist Bureaucrati c Marxist Hyperpluralist Many groups struggle for power and achieve their goals through compromise.

Theories of Representative Democracy Who governs? Who holds power? Pluralist Many groups struggle for power and achieve their goals through compromise. Elitist Real power rests in the hands of a small group of leaders who control vital resources (i. e. wealth). Elites may include: military leaders, corporate leaders, small group of gov. leaders. Bureaucratic Marxist Hyperpluralist

Theories of Representative Democracy Who governs? Who holds power? Pluralist Many groups struggle for power and achieve their goals through compromise. Real power rests in the hands of a small group of leaders who control vital resources (i. e. wealth). Elites may include: military leaders, corporate leaders, small group of gov. leaders. Bureaucratic All institutions fall under the control of a large and ever‑growing bureaucracy. Elitist Marxist Hyperpluralist

Theories of Representative Democracy Who governs? Who holds power? Pluralist Many groups struggle for power and achieve their goals through compromise. Real power rests in the hands of a small group of leaders who control vital resources (i. e. wealth). Elites may include: military leaders, corporate leaders, small group of gov. leaders. Bureaucratic All institutions fall under the control of a large and ever‑growing bureaucracy. Elitist Marxist Hyperpluralist The class (bourgeoisie or proletariat) that dominates the economy , controls the government.

Theories of Representative Democracy Who governs? Who holds power? Pluralist Many groups struggle for power and achieve their goals through compromise. Real power rests in the hands of a small group of leaders who control vital resources (i. e. wealth). Elites may include: military leaders, corporate leaders, small group of gov. leaders. Bureaucratic All institutions fall under the control of a large and ever‑growing bureaucracy. Elitist Marxist The class (bourgeoisie or proletariat) that dominates the economy , controls the government. Hyperpluralist Democracy and gov. are threatened when interest groups/lobbyists gain too much power.