The Development of US Democracy

Government Through the Middle Ages 

The phrase “modern democracy” refers to the fact that we practice a modern version of a very _______ form  of government. 

Ancient Greece 

Because of Athens’s _________ size, its citizens were able to participate directly in decision making through  the Athenian ________________, which was open to all Athens citizens. This system is an example of  ____________ democracy, in which citizens _________ directly on all of the decisions of the government. Ancient Rome