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What percent were eligible to become members of the smaller Council of 500
The ten tribes each elected 50 councillors to the Council for one year.
every year 50 members of the 10tribes would be chosen by a lottery.
The Council of 500 would vote on who to put in the council and who not to put on the council.
To become a member of Athens' Council of 500 (Boule), a man had to be a citizen of Athens, at least 30 years old, and selected by lot from among the eligible citizens. Each tribe in Athens contributed a certain number of representatives, and the selection process aimed to ensure a diverse representation of the population. Once chosen, members served for a term of one year and could not serve again for ten years, promoting a system of rotation among citizens.
The council of 500 met over two months.
The Boule (Council of 500) met in the Bouleterion in Ancient Athens.
In ancient Athens, approximately 10% of the population was eligible to become members of the smaller Council of 500, known as the Boule. This council was composed of citizens selected by lot from each of the ten tribes, with each tribe providing 50 representatives. Eligibility was limited to male citizens over the age of 30, excluding women, slaves, and foreigners.
You have to become a member once you reach 500 friends.
Citizens lived in small villages which were populated by 50 to 500 people. District government compromized a District chief and council. The council includes: Elders, Bands or Village Chiefs, and other distinguished member of the community.
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