Greek and Roman Democracy

By james890817
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    economic problems in 600 B.C.

  • Sep 15, 650

    Rome Develops a Republic in 509 B.C.

    A group of Roman aristocrats overthrew a harsh king. They
    set up a new government, calling it a republic. A republic is a form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to elect the leaders who make governmental decisions.
  • Sep 15, 700

    Cleisthenes Enacts More Reforms in 508 B.C.

    The Athenian leader Cleisthenes introduced further reforms following Solon's reform. He reorganized the assembly to balance the power of the rich and poor.

  • Twelve Tables in 451 B.C.

    A group of ten officials began writing down Rome’s laws. They had the laws carved on 12 tables, or tablets, and publicly displayed.

  • Justinian Code in A.D. 528

    Emperor Justinian ordered the compilation of all Roman laws since the earlier code. After its completion, this new code consisted of four works. The Code contained nearly 5,000 Roman laws.

  • Reforms of Solon Contribution in 594 B.C.

    Solon did a political reform including by outlawing slavary based on debt and canceled the farmer's debt

  • Pericles Strengthens Democracy in 461 B.C.

    Pericles evolved into a direct democracy. This is a form of government in which citizens rule and make laws directly rather than through representatives.