7. Ancient Athens Government
● The council consisted 500 members total
● 10 leaders of groups (just under the archon,
and his assistance)
8. Ancient Athens Government
● all or most of the important activities, and
functions were coordinated by the council
9. Ancient Athens Government
● Courts weren't very significant and didn't hold
a lot of meaning, at first
● Courts had power to give legal force or over
role decisions of the assembly
16. United States Government
● Only members of congress can introduce
legislation
● Congress also maintains an investigative
organization
17. United States Government
● Divided among the 50 states in proportion to
their total population
● The house has several powers assigned
exclusively to it
18. United States Government
● Congress conducts oversight, and is through
hearings
● In order to pass legislation, they send it to
the president for his signature
19. Comparing The United States and Athens
● They both had Presidents and Governments
20. Comparing United States and Athens
● Any male over 30 could be a President
● But in the United States you have to fall within
the rules and guidelines to be President