Chapter 10 Section 3 Flashcards
Isagoras
the city-state leading judge
oligarchy
political power held by a small group of people
phalanx
a formation of heavily armed foot soldiers who moved together as a unit
tyrants
Members of the aristocracy, also strong leaders
tyrannies
government run by a strong leader
citizenship
a membership in a community. gives a person both rights and responsibilities
direct democracy
governments in which citizens take part directly in the day-to-day affairs of government.
representative democracy
democracy in witch people elect representatives to make the nation’s laws.
Draconian
laws that are unnecessarily harsh
Draco
was a leader of an oligarchy and he was cruel and had harsh punishments for all serious or minor crimes.
democracy
a government run by the people
citizens jury
a group of people who hear evidence and decide on court cases