Over 2400 years ago, the famous Greek general, Pericles, said, "It is true that we (Athenians) are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and not the few, with equal justice to all alike in their private disputes."
The Greek democracy that Pericles spoke of was the first democracy in the history of the world. Our form of government was invented by the Greeks, but there were differences between our governments. For example, in Ancient Greece all were required by law to vote. In America people only vote if they want to, and sometimes not very many people vote on a law or election.
Which way do you think is better? The Ancient Greek way of being required to vote or the American way of choosing to vote? Explain why you feel the way you feel.
the american way because if i dont wont to vote than we dont have to vote the the american law and in ancient greek you have to vote by the law
ReplyDelete~crystalbruner~
I would rather live by the Ancient Greek form of government. I chose this way because if we all vote on what we want then no one can complain about something not being right. Everyone will have an equal opportunity on what they want the society to be like. Most people may choose the American way but I think the American way is a result of not forcing how important voting is. The American way is by choice which means most people are to lazy to go out and vote, but are quick to blame someone for a law not or being passed.
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I think american is a better way because u can live different kind of places.I think people would vote for the government and wouldn't make thier on decision.Why do u think people would not vote for the government in different kinds of places.They probably wouldn't go out in choose to vote for the government.I be seeing some nice people be going out and vote.
ReplyDelete-Trevon Collins
I think american way is better. Bcause if dont want to vote thy cant complain about your decision.And they cant judge u because u didnt judge them. And its not a law to vote.AND thats why ilike uor way.n.duncan
ReplyDeleteWell me i rather not vote because i know it's freedom to vote but me i go with the American way where you have the freedom of voting so yea. (RodneyTillery)
ReplyDeleteI would like the American way because you have the right to vote whoever you want and you also have freedom. And I will not the Ancient Greek way because you most of the time do not have freedom.
ReplyDelete{~Zakeria Marbury~}
i would say the american way,because people should have a choice on whether they want to vote or not.the ancient greek law should be like ours -shaquita calhoun
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