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

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● 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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