Democracy : The Foundations Of The Athenian Democracy

The athenian democracy started to develop after the Persian War. Under Particle’s rule, Athens economy thrived and the government became more democratic. Not all Athens citizen agree about the idea of democracy. There also people who supported democracy, because they think it will help free the citizens from the rule of tyrants and long. To make Athens democracy stronger they have to bring people together. First, Athenian democracy should be about every citizen and how they should take part

the idea of a democracy has been around for over 2,500 years? Democracy is a form of government that dates all the way back to 508 BCE; it was created by the ancient Athenian leader Cleisthenes. The word “democracy” comes from the Greek words “demos,” meaning people and “kratos,” meaning power or rule. Democracy was invented so that the common man could participate in government. Slaves, women, and foreigners were not allowed to participate in government. Ancient Athenian democracy was a very effective

Origins of Athenian and Spartan Government Systems Ancient Athenian and Spartan governmental systems were the pinnacle of ruling during its time. Although both city-states had extremely different styles of administration, it still nonetheless contributed a lot to modern society. The famous Athenian Democracy for example, lays at the foundation of numerous modern nations such as, The United States, Norway, and The Netherlands. While Spartan governing was centered on war, they incorporated various

philosopher Plato once said, ”Democracy is a charming form of government, full of variety and disorder, and dispensing a sort of equality to equals and unequal alike”(Quote,1). In 507 B.C., an Athenian leader named Cleisthenes instituted a new structure of political reforms known as democracy. Democracy is a system of government in which the people rule. The classical world made many important contributions to modern society. The most important contribution is Democracy. This form of government is

because the Athenians invented new ideas and creations that supported the people, such as democracy, the Athenians led the Delian League, and Sparta created the Peloponnesian League after the Athenians created their alliance, and the Athenians changed the ways of their government many times to suit the people, and the Spartans did not. The Athenians created the idea of Democracy which is a widely used form of government today. Solon was credited as the man who created the foundation for Athenian Democracy

sentenced to death by the jury of Athenian citizens, not only pleads his innocence, but also expresses his opinion on democracy. The speeches and dialogues Socrates makes in this book raises a question for the reader whether the jury of Athenian citizens is justified in convicting Socrates and condemning him to death. Although Socrates believes that he is innocent, the jury has justification. It is my contention that the jury is justified by the legitimacy of democracy. I will use the presentations Socrates

The ancient city-state of Athens has long been celebrated for the foundation of the first democracy in the 5th century B.C.E. Though it was unrivaled by any other ancient civilization in the creation of a government that offered its citizens a way to directly participate in various democratic institutions and make their voices heard, it was far from perfect. Identifying the limitations of Athenian democracy at its peak and investigating some of the events that potentially let to its subsequent demise

The Greeks have defined democracy in its purest and simplest form as “rule by the people.” Today, many governments have converted to the democratic system, but one notable example of a democratic society is the city-state of Athens; which is also the birthplace of democracy. This way of ruling of, by, and for the people was so effective that it set the foundations for the democracies we see today. Although Athenian democracy was essentially the stepping-stones to the democratic society we have today;

Before its demise during the Peloponnesian War, Athenians strongly believed their government was the superior of all and should have been emulated by any state that wanted to be considered a successful society. However, Athenian democracy was not able to withstand the test of time and eventually crumbled as a city. During the height of its success, Athens exemplifies a political paradigm for other societies to imitate. Both Plato and Thucydides argue democracy is the best attainable form of politics for

Discuss the Athenian definition of democracy. Is the city state the only kind of state in which true democracy can exist? What happens to democracy when it is applied to a society with a large dispersed population? What are other examples of democratic societies besides Athens? Compare and contrast Athenian democracy with American democracy. Is the United States a democracy in the classical sense of the word?      The ancient Greek word "demokratia" was ambiguous