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Greek Government

Published on Dec 11, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

The Rise of Democracy
-monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, democracy-
By: Brynn, Filippa, Michael, and Dustin
Period:1/2 Due:3/27/15

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MONARCHY

  • The governing power is in the hands of one person

OLIGARCHY

  • In an oligarchy, the ruling power is in the hands of a few people

TYRANNY

  • The power was in the hands of one person, but the tyrant ruled by force

DEMOCRACY

  • "Rule by the people."

REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY

  • The people vote for representatives that decide the issues for them

DIRECT DEMOCRACY

  • Every citizen is equal, and they are all allowed to vote on every issue