WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The first known democracy in the world was in Athens. Athenian democracy developed around the fifth century B.C.E. The Greek idea of democracy was different from present-day democracy because, in Athens, all adult citizens were required to take an active part in the government.

Detailed explanation-2: -Democracy in Ancient Greece was very direct. What this means is that all the citizens voted on all the laws. Rather than vote for representatives, like we do, each citizen was expected to vote for every law. They did have officials to run the government, however.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Greeks are often credited with pioneering a democratic government that went on to influence the structure of the United States.

Detailed explanation-4: -The evolution of democracy was rooted in-and influenced-all aspects of ancient Greek culture. All male citizens were able to participate in elections, take part in important civic decisions, and debate the pressing issues of the day.

Detailed explanation-5: -Forms of Government in Greece The first governments of most city-states were monarchies, where a king ruled over the people. These soon led to another form of government called an oligarchy, where a few people held all of the political power.

Detailed explanation-6: -From about 200 to 800 B.C.E., a monarchy, or king, ruled most of Greek city-states. In a monarchy, the governing power is in the hands of one individual, usually a king. Greek settlements did not allow queens to govern. Initially, the people of a Greek city-state chose the kings.