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In 510 BC, the city-state of Athens created the first democratic government, and soon other Greek city-states imitated them. Even city-states that weren't Greek, like Carthage and Rome, experimented with giving the poor people more power at this time.
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www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/government/index.ht...
www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/government/index.htm
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Athenian History for Kids ... During the Archaic period, the system of government seems to have been pretty severe for ordinary people, and to have favored rich men and women. In 621 BC Draco was serving in the government of Athens as an archon.
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www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/government/athens.h...
www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/government/athens.htm
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The democratic government in Athens, though de cently equal, fair and fairly advanced for its time, did not meet the needs of the Greeks. During a time of many military battles Athens decided to worry more about comfort and culture.
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www.studyworld.com/newsite/reportessay/History/European...
www.studyworld.com/newsite/reportessay/History/European%5CSparta_Vs_Athens.htm
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The Ancient Greeks... An educational web site about the Athenians of ancient Greece. Their beliefs, entertainment, and the methods in which they lived. ... Here the citizens of Athens met monthly and discussed the affairs of state. There were no decisions made by government without first asking the Assembly.
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History of ancient Athens, Greece, Hellas, the influence of the arts, sculptors, mankind. ... "Oh You, olive shiny and violet crowned glorious Athens, famous in songs rampart of Greece, divine city!". Pindar...
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www.sikyon.com/Athens/athens_eg.html
www.sikyon.com/Athens/athens_eg.html
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ACC Online; Official website of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County. Provides information on the mayor, the commission, ACC departments, the courts, budget documents, election results, phone listings, and more.
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www.libs.uga.edu/athens/government.html
www.libs.uga.edu/athens/government.html
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The people of Athens created a democracy: a government ruled by the people instead of a king. Every adult male born in Athens became a citizen and a member of the assembly. The assembly voted on how the polis was governed.
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www.mrdowling.com/701-athens.html
www.mrdowling.com/701-athens.html
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(vs the American court system) Government in ancient Athens, a city-state in ancient Greece ... The first written laws appeared in Athens around 621 B.C. They were attributed to Dracon, a thesmothes (a lawgiver). The punishment for all offenses ... 1) The Court of Claims—cases against the government are heard in this court.
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www.cis.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1984/2/84.02.08...
www.cis.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1984/2/84.02.08.x.html
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