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Greek City-States. Chapter 9 Lesson 2. From Aristocracy to Democracy. Aristocracy – a government controlled by the wealthy and privileged families Democracy - a government run by the people; citizens are given the right to vote. Ancient Athens vs. U.S.A. Athens:. USA.
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Greek City-States Chapter 9 Lesson 2
From Aristocracy to Democracy • Aristocracy – a government controlled by the wealthy and privileged families • Democracy- a government run by the people; citizens are given the right to vote
Ancient Athens vs. U.S.A Athens: USA Direct Democracy: A government in which people vote to make their own rules and laws Representative Democracy: A government in which people vote for representatives. The representatives make rules and laws that govern themselves and the people.