Ancient Greek and Roman Democracy

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Ancient Greek Democracy: Second Level

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The primary institutions of democracy were the Assembly, the Council, and the courts.

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Ancient Greek Democracy: Third Level

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Included secondary or indirect institutions to maintain the division of power and prevent autocracy.

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Roman Republic: Overthrow of the King

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In 509 B.C.E., the aristocracy replaced the king with two consuls from the patricians.

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Role of the Senate in Roman Republic

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A council of leaders, becoming the most powerful organ over time.

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Role of the Assembly in Greek Democracy

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One of the primary institutions at the second level of democracy.

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Tribune of the Plebs

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A Greek innovation in democracy for protecting the rights of the people.

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In the 5th century B.C., Athenian citizens participated in government sessions 40 times a year.

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Participation was expected as public interest was everyone's business.

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Athenian democracy had fewer elected officials compared to Roman republicanism.

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Athens lacked equivalents to the Roman senate or executive.

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Athenian democracy did not have as many elected officials as Roman republicanism.

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This was a significant difference between the two systems.

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The Roman republic's legal interpretation was generated by its court.

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This was not the case in Athenian democracy.