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Legislative BodiesShelby Griffin

● Made from the assembly and council

Ancient Athens Government

● Assembly was composed of 10 generals.

● The generals were elected by the assembly.

● Legislative branch was made of two bodies-council-500 Assembly-6,000

● Athens didn't trust their assembly so they gave them little power as possible.

● The assembly seated 6,000 people

● Men were selected to serve on the council by drawing lots any eligible citizen could participate

● The assembly was a primary assembly

● Every adult could participate

● The assembly met 40 times a year.

● The legislative body had the power of decisions

● You had to be 30 years or older

● The senate and house of representatives

United States Government

● A group of people gathered together for a common purpose

● Representatives and the senate, which together form the U.S. congress

● President appointments

United states Government

● Substantial investigative powers

● House of representatives-435 elected members

● Members of the house are elected every two years

● 25 years of age or older

● 100 senators=the 17th amendment

● Anyone can write it

● Only members can introduce the legislation

● If the full committee votes bill approval it is reported to the floor of the house or senate

● 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

Comparing the U.S. and Athens

● Women can vote in the U.S.

● For our leaders we vote every 3-4 years Athens rotate among their leaders

● U.S. presidents fall within rules and guidelines Athens - any male over 30

● Both can own property and land

● Both of the citizens can vote for their rights

● U.S. government makes important decisions for war Athens don't

● main roles in the political area

● Both have more than one legislative group rule

● We both vote for our political figures

● They are both democracies

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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