1. ANALYZING ESSAY PROMPTS

2. How democratic were the societies of Ancient Athens and Rome? Compare and contrast each civilization and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each democracy.  Stance = how democratic? Very, somewhat, not at all BODY PARAGRAPH IDEAS:  1 st Body P = Athens  2 nd Body P = Rome  3 rd Body P = Both OR  1 ST Body P = examples of D + or - in both  2 nd Body P = same as above  3 rd Body P = same

3. What are the most important contributions made by the ancient Greeks and Romans to government and law and what lasting effects are there from them today?  Stance = how important were the contributions BODY PARAGRAPH IDEAS:  1 st Body P = Examples from Greeks (Gov’t, laws, today)  2 nd Body P = Examples from Romans (Gov’t, laws, today)  3 rd Body P = Examples from both (Gov’t, laws, today) OR  1 st Body P = Government of G and R  2 nd Body P = Laws of G and R  3 rd Body P = lasting effects today of G and R

4. HONORS OPTION: Is democracy the best form of government? Using arguments from Plato and Aristotle, examples from Athens and the Roman Republic and modern historical events, defend your answer.  Stance = is democracy the best form? BODY PARAGRAPH IDEAS:  1 ST Body P = Plato & Aristotle  2 nd Body P = Ancient Athens  3 rd Body P = Roman Rep  4 th Body P = modern examples OR  1 st Body P = Dem Ex (+) 4 “chunks” (cd, cd, cm)  2 nd Body P = Dem Ex(+)same  3 rd Body P = Dem Ex (-) same