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What is Direct Democracy? | ANCIENT ATHENS + What is the difference between Common and Civil Law?

What is the difference between representative government and the government in ancient Athens? In a representative government, there is no institutional role for the assembled people. However: ...
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Did Killing Socrates Lead to the Downfall of Athens?

In 399 BCE, Athens put one of its greatest thinkers, Socrates, on trial. The charges? Corrupting the youth and disrespecting ...