| group of people settled in a particular area with the same interests | colony |
| to reduce the amount in blocks or sizable amounts | decimated |
| government or organized group that strives to be fair and equal to all people | democratic |
| available goods supplied by nature; not man-made | natural resources |
| making of goods that can be used or worn for protection or well-being | production |
| an emigrant who has arrived in a new area to create a home | settler |
| form of government that distributes goods, services, and the political power among the people | socialist |
| food and drink; necessary foods in order to stay alive | sustenance |
| In a ____ form of government, the goods and services are equally shared, and the political power is distributed among the people. | socialist |
| What are characteristics of effective government leaders? | – willingness to accept responsibility- keep a government strong and active- act as a final point of authority |
| Based on your understanding of the building blocks of government, which of the following are most likely attributes of an established government? | – a medieval walled city- a well-organized police force- interstate commerce regulations |
| Select the five basic requirements necessary to establish a government. | – The government should have a goal.- Safety is a priority.- Leadership is needed.- Law and order should be maintained.- Production and sustenance should be provided daily. |
| nobility or privileged upper-class citizens | aristocracy |
| body of Greek male citizens who decide laws, enact government policies, and maintain authority | assembly |
| ancient power structures; cities fortified into independent units of strength | city-state |
| belief, thoughts, and lifestyles of a particular community of people | culture |
| the first name given to the Greek democracy | direct democracy |
| form of choosing results or choosing men by the drawing of lots | lottery |
| lofty, financially well-to-do citizens who carried power within the community | noble |
| a benefit enjoyed by a person out of grace or mercy not owed to the person | privilege |
| that which is due to a person because of law, nature, or tradition | right |
| power-hungry militants who grab absolute control by force | tyrant |
| T or F Greek culture was actually the birth of democracy. | true |
| What was the first name of the greek democracy? | Direct Democracy |
| What was Sparta’s main strength? | Army |
| What was Athen’s main strength? | Navy |
| The ancient power structures fortified into independent units of strength were called _____. | city-states |
| Who set up a code of law and he defined the duties of classes? | Solon |
| a small group of aristocratic-type men. | oligarchy |
| The proposed constitution that opened up the voting rights to all free adult men in 508 B.C. was written by _______. | Cleisthenes |
| Nobles had overthrown most of the monarchs by _____. | 750 B.C. |
| Greek democracy differed from other forms of government in the ancient world because _____. | a body called the assembly determined the laws of commerce |
| Which of the following forms illustrate involvement in Greek democracy? | – a strong rivalry between city-states- it offered freedoms that became a model for generations to come- Each male served on an assembly to make laws though many of the poor could not leave work to attend. |
| In ______, Solon was chosen as an Athenian statesman with reformation powers. | 594 B.C. |
| Democracy in Greece developed over time and involved _____. | tyrants getting land for the needy |
| the condition of being answerable to others | accountability |
| the “common-people” assembly that helped give the citizens more political power | Concilium Plebis |
| a dominating nation with extensive territories and a powerful ruler | empire |
| guideline for citizens’ behavior; a list of Roman customs about property and punishment | laws of the twelve tables |
| a soldier who is hired for service in a foreign country | mercenary |
| member of Rome’s richest and most important families who served on the Senate for life | patrician |
| the common person or lower-class citizen | plebeian |
| one of the two houses of the early Roman republic | Roman Senate |
| a country run by the elected representatives of its people | republic |
| leader within the Concilium Plebis | tribune |
Odyssey American Gov. CH 2 section 1
April 19, 2020