Classical Greece, an ancient civilization renowned for their unprecedented architecture of the Parthenon and Circus Maximus, the establishment of philosophy, the foundation of democracy, and the enduring epic poems of The Odyssey and The Iliad, existed from 800 to 338 B.C.E.. The inspirational innovation of the Greeks, is what sustains its memory for future generations. Not only does this culture 's memory prevail, but it also continues to influence today 's world. More specifically, Greek city-states, the Apology, and The Parthenon, contain significant relevance to modern society and government. In Ancient Greece, different societies were separated by city-states, an independent, self governing entity. During this era, there were two primary
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For example, in a vote, the minority is not able to impact a decision. This issue is amplified in the American two party system. Regardless of the conclusion of the vote, especially in various elections, a significant portion of the population does not have a voice. This problem significantly effects the jury system in modern day and even in Socrates ' trial. The ultimate vote of his trial was relatively close. Additionally, the decision the majority made, condemning the philosopher to death, was irreversible once completed. Other issues with the American Governmental System that the Apology presents include a government not representing its community. In Athenian society, only free-born, Athenian citizens could vote. This is a society consisting of females, foreign born civilians and slaves, who have no representation in their government. Similarly, in modern day, some juries and governments don 't necessarily represent their communities. The majority of their members revolve around the white, straight, Christian, male stereotype. Minority groups such as females, African Americans, Muslims, or homosexuals are incredibly underrepresented in American Government, just as minority groups weren 't fairly represented in the Athenian
For example, in a vote, the minority is not able to impact a decision. This issue is amplified in the American two party system. Regardless of the conclusion of the vote, especially in various elections, a significant portion of the population does not have a voice. This problem significantly effects the jury system in modern day and even in Socrates ' trial. The ultimate vote of his trial was relatively close. Additionally, the decision the majority made, condemning the philosopher to death, was irreversible once completed. Other issues with the American Governmental System that the Apology presents include a government not representing its community. In Athenian society, only free-born, Athenian citizens could vote. This is a society consisting of females, foreign born civilians and slaves, who have no representation in their government. Similarly, in modern day, some juries and governments don 't necessarily represent their communities. The majority of their members revolve around the white, straight, Christian, male stereotype. Minority groups such as females, African Americans, Muslims, or homosexuals are incredibly underrepresented in American Government, just as minority groups weren 't fairly represented in the Athenian