Chapter 8 Section 2 Crossword

A type of government in which people rule themselves “Rule of the people”
The city where democracy was born.
Rich landowners
A government in which only a few people have power. “Government by the Few”
He created a new set of very harsh laws for Athens
Created a set of laws that were not harsh and gave rights to non aristocrats
People who had the right to participate in government
A leader who held power through the use of force.
He is known as the father of democracy
This meeting was an opportunity for all citizens to debate and vote on laws
He was a leader from about 460 BC until 429 BC . He encouraged the people of his city to participate in government.
Democracy in Athens came to an end after these people conquered Greece.
All citizens in Athens could participate directly in the government.
The citizens elect officials to represent them in the government. This term describes the government to the United States