1. Legislative Bodies
Shelby Griffin

2. Ancient Athens Government
● Made from the assembly and council

3. Ancient Athens Government
● Assembly was composed of 10 generals.

4. Ancient Athens Government
● The generals were elected by the
assembly.

5. Ancient Athens Government
● Legislative branch was made of two
bodies-council-500 Assembly-6,000

6. Ancient Athens Government
● Athens didn't trust their assembly so they
gave them little power as possible.

7. Ancient Athens Government
● The assembly seated 6,000 people

8. Ancient Athens Government
● Men were selected to serve on the
council by drawing lots any eligible
citizen could participate

9. Ancient Athens Government
● The assembly was a primary assembly

10. Ancient Athens Government
● Every adult could participate

11. Ancient Athens Government
● The assembly met 40 times a year.

12. Ancient Athens Government
● The legislative body had the power of
decisions

13. Ancient Athens Government
● You had to be 30 years or older

14. United States Government
● The senate and house of representatives

15. United States Government
● A group of people gathered together for
a common purpose

16. United States Government
● Representatives and the senate, which
together form the U.S. congress

17. United states Government
● President appointments

18. United States Government
● Substantial investigative powers

19. United States Government
● House of representatives-435 elected
members

20. United States Government
● Members of the house are elected every
two years

21. United States Government
● 25 years of age or older

22. United States Government
● 100 senators=the 17th amendment

23. United States Government
● Anyone can write it

24. United States Government
● Only members can introduce the
legislation

25. United States Government
● If the full committee votes bill approval
it is reported to the floor of the house or
senate

26. Comparing the United States and
Athens
● Athens spilt into 3 groups U.S. split into 2
groups

27. Comparing the U.S. and Athens
● The U.S, gives equal rights to women and
say no to slavery Athens don't

28. Comparing the U.S. and Athens
● Women can vote in the U.S.

29. Comparing the United States and
Athens
● For our leaders we vote every 3-4 years
Athens rotate among their leaders

30. Comparing the U.S. and Athens
● U.S. presidents fall within rules and
guidelines Athens - any male over 30

31. Comparing the U.S. and Athens
● Both can own property and land

32. Comparing the United States and
Athens
● Both of the citizens can vote for their
rights

33. Comparing the United States and
Athens
● U.S. government makes important
decisions for war Athens don't

34. Comparing the U.S. and Athens
● main roles in the political area

35. Comparing the United States and
Athens
● Both have more than one legislative
group rule

36. Comparing the U.S. and Athens
● We both vote for our political figures

37. Comparing the U.S. and Athens
● They are both democracies

38. Voting in the United States
Senators:6 years
Presidents:3-4 years
Congress:2-4 years
Governor:4 years

39. The Power
Impeachment power-(house)
Supreme power- in courts
Alter the size of the supreme court

40. Democracy
Democracy-is a form of government, all
eligible citizens have an equal say in the
decisions that affect their lives.
Athens started a democracy- they were the
model and helped us build our democracy.

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