State Standards: 1.

Compare direct and representative democracy using examples of ancient Athens, the Roman Republic, and the United States today. 2. Explain how the participation of citizens differs under monarchy, direct democracy and representative democracy. On this google doc you will work in small groups. Each group will be assigned a number to complete. When everyone is finished we will then meet as a large group and go over this document. When we have made all necessary changes, you will save this file onto your computer, as you will need to study it and use some of it in your blog. Group One: Defining key terms: 1. Monarchy - a government under the rule of one person 2. Democracy - a government ruled by many 3. Direct Democracy or Athenian democracy - A democracy in which citizens vote on laws themselves 4. Representative Democracy - A democracy in which citizens vote on representatives to make laws 5. Citizen - a legal subject or resident either native or naturalized (gone through the process of becoming a citizen). 6. Participation - Getting involved with the government. 7. Theocracy- A government by a god, controlled by religion 8. Oligarchy- A government ruled by a limited number of people Group Two, Three, and Four Direct Democracy (group 2) Example from Ancient World Who has a say in government Who votes on Laws How is power divided Ancient Greece All free men and only free men. No woman. All free men and only free men. No woman. All citizens are equal Representative Democracy (group 3) Ancient Rome United States Citizens elect people to represent them and make government decisions Representatives Monarchy (group 4) Kings and Queens from Egypt, and India. The king and queen the wealthy people and advisers Nobody

Representatives are elected by By hierarchy- the king has the a popular vote and then most power and the power is

State Standards: 1. Compare direct and representative democracy using examples of ancient Athens, the Roman Republic, and the United States today. 2. Explain how the participation of citizens differs under monarchy, direct democracy and representative democracy. government is divided into branches. passed on from son to son. The power is only given to the queen if the father dies and the son is too young to inherit power Big areas-Egypt and India

Where is it found (big or small areas)

Big-North and South America and Australia also scattered in other places

Big or Small areas.

Who does not have a say Woman, slaves, non-citizens in the government? Find one image to show the main idea

Non-Citizens.

The subjects and slaves

Group Five, Six, Seven: Participation in Government

Direct Democracy (group 5)

Representative Democracy (group 6)

Monarchy (group 7)

State Standards: 1. Compare direct and representative democracy using examples of ancient Athens, the Roman Republic, and the United States today. 2. Explain how the participation of citizens differs under monarchy, direct democracy and representative democracy. Name ways you can participate in this type of government. Find places that practice this system of government today. Find one image of this system of government. Voting, Attend Political meeting. Switzerland, Greece Vote, pay taxes, support candidate's, stay informed, join an interest group, Britain, USA, Canada, France, Pay taxes, Service in Military, do as you are told. Belgium, Jordan, Denmark

Group eight: Answer these questions. 1. What does the term indirectly govern mean? When citizens can elect people to vote on their behalf, so you are putting your say in but you dont do it yourself. 2. What do you call people who live in a Monarchy? Subjects. What about people who live in a democracy? citizens Why is this important? Citizens have rights, but subjects do not. IF you finish put your names on the table and begin to fill it in. Table One Dana N. Kippen Representative Democracy What are the levels of this type of government? Provide the names of the major players at each level of government

State Standards: 1. Compare direct and representative democracy using examples of ancient Athens, the Roman Republic, and the United States today. 2. Explain how the participation of citizens differs under monarchy, direct democracy and representative democracy. The United States Of America Local, State, Federal M. Gordon, John Kasic, Barack Obama

Find the names for each person listed below for the city of Beachwood. U.S. Senators (2) U.S. House member (1) Governor elect (1) Ohio Senator and House member. (1 Each) Mayor of Beachwood

Sherrod Brown Rob Portman

Marcia L. Fudge

John kasic