Roman vs Greek gov't

Ancient Governments: A comparison of ancient Greek democracy and Roman republic Even today, the ideals of government expressed and used by the ancient Greeks and Romans are well known. Although the Greek democracy and the Roman republic have many resemblances they also have many differences. Ancient Greek democracy and the ancient Roman republic may seem the same but they are actually both similar and different in three significant ways: how the system of a democracy …

…democracy and republic are considered synonyms, but in truth are different in many ways (“Democracy” 1). Works Cited 1. “Citizen”. Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia. 1998 ed. 2. “Democracy” – “Democracy in Ancient Greece and Rome”. Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia. 1998 ed. 3. Krieger, Larry S.; Neill, Kenneth; Reynolds, Dr. Edward; World History: Perspectives on the Past. Evanston, Illinois: McDougal Littell. 1997. 4. Authors unknown; “The Roman Government.” http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/OakViewES/harris/96-97/agespages/rome/government-rome.html November 20, 2000. 5. “Republic”. Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia. 1998 ed.