Democratic Traditions

Origins

This episode includes the segment Origins, hosted by Julio Czar. In this segment, the beginnings of democracy will be discussed. Journey to the ancient world and see why the Founding Fathers of our nation were inspired by the great civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome. Click the player button to start the episode.

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Concepts of Democracy

In this episode, you will explore the concepts considered essential to the formation and maintenance of an effective democratic government. Guiding you through this exploration is the segment Concepts of Democracy, hosted by Connie Demcray. Click the player button to play this episode.

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Democratic Traditions Review

Now that you have studied the ancient democratic traditions of Athens and Rome, as well as the concepts of democracy, test your knowledge with this non-graded interactivity. Follow the directions for each portion and submit your answers. You will be able to review your answers after you submit them. Click the player button to begin the review.