Democracy in Athens & New Zealand

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  1. 3. In modern New Zealand, elections are held every ___ years.
  2. 4. A ruler who takes power by force was known as a ______.
  3. 7. Athens was the birthplace of this form of government.
  4. 9. In Athens, only about 10–20 percent of the population could ______.
  5. 11. The legislative body in New Zealand is the House of ____________.
  6. 14. Athens used this type of democracy, where citizens voted on laws themselves.
  7. 15. In Athens, this group of people were not allowed to vote or be citizens.
  8. 16. In both systems, laws are made by a ________ body.
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  1. 1. The type of government in Sparta, ruled by two kings.
  2. 2. In New Zealand, citizens elect representatives to make decisions — a form of __________ democracy.
  3. 5. In Athens, most officials served for one ______ only.
  4. 6. The Greek word demos means “the ______.”
  5. 8. The Athenian Assembly where citizens voted directly on issues.
  6. 10. New Zealand’s executive power is held by the Prime Minister and the _______.
  7. 12. The Greek philosopher who wrote about different kinds of government.
  8. 13. The judicial power in New Zealand is carried out by ________.