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Limits of Democracy

Limits of Democracy. Idea/practice of democracy. Idea. Practice. Citizens were: Man over 20 Born into a citizen family. All Citizens rich or poor could take part in political life and help make decisions. Do the Math. Low rate of participation in political life.

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Limits of Democracy

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  1. Limits of Democracy

  2. Idea/practice of democracy Idea Practice Citizens were: Man over 20 Born into a citizen family. • All Citizens rich or poor could take part in political life and help make decisions.

  3. Do the Math

  4. Low rate of participation in political life • The Citizens could attend Ekklesia meeting that were every 10 days. • Many Citizens were farmers and could not leave their fields every 10 days. • Not many Citizens went to meetings.

  5. Who participated? • Rich Citizens! • They had slaves to do their work, so they went to meetings.

  6. Today • In your opinion ,how many Quebec citizens participated at last provincial election? • 74.9% • In Quebec , what are the criteria to vote? • a Canadian citizen • at least 18 years old • a resident of Quebec for at least 6 months before election day.

  7. Afraid of a tyrant • Athenians fear that because only rich were in charge, one would get to much power! • They came up with a solution! • Ostracism

  8. Home work • Pg 92-99

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