Is3350 Unit 1 Assignment

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Hello Everyone, My name is Coleen Peters, I am a Guyanese living and working in the British Virgin Islands as an Administrative Assistant. I consider integrity to be important, I believe in lifelong learning, and I want to have a significant impact on the world. I'm excited to absorb knowledge from the various viewpoints and experiences others have to offer. Other than the fact that this course required me to be here, I had little interest in Greek and Roman Civilization. I'm intrigued after reading the unit 1 study guides and introduction, so I'm going to devote some time to learning more about Greek and Roman history. The structures of Athenian democracy and compare them with the system of government in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Here …show more content…
This franchise is more inclusive, allowing both men and women to participate in the democratic process. 2. What is the difference between a'smart' and a'smart'? Procedure to Make Laws and Power Distribution: Athenian citizens directly vote on legislation and executive bills. They actively participated in assemblies and courts. Short terms (some as brief as a day) prevented long-term consolidation of power (Brand, 2010). The BVI follows a representative model. Citizens elect representatives to the House of Assembly, which makes laws and decisions on their behalf. Representatives serve longer terms and deliberate on complex issues. 3. What is the difference between a'smart' and a'smart'? Power of the Judiciary: In Athens, the judiciary consisted of ordinary citizens who served as jurors. They decided on legal cases, including criminal trials. There was no formal concept of judicial review; decisions were made collectively by the assembly or courts (Brand, 2010). While the BVI has an independent judiciary that interprets laws, ensures justice, and upholds constitutional rights. Judicial review is part of the legal system, allowing courts to assess the constitutionality of laws and government