How did democracy develop and work in Athens?

Answer 1

Democracy developed in the ancient Greek city-state of Athens through the general will of the citizens and also the intentional effort of such dynamic individuals as Solon and Pericles, among others. It was both a direct- and a limited-democracy, with each full citizen having access to the functions and decision-making power of the society yet, at the same time, with only a small percentage of the overall population meriting the rights of full citizenship.

Answer 2

It is not clear why democracy started in Athens. Some attribute the start of democratic leadership to Solon in the 6th century stating that he wanted to give his people more power and voice in the government.

Answer 3

Here is a eb link that will tell you all you want and need to know: http://www.dadalos.org/int/Demokratie/Demokratie/Grundkurs2/Antike/entwicklung.htm

Answer 4

The king of Athens decreed that all citizens could vote exept for women.

Athenian leaders gradually allowed more citizens to participate in the political process.

Answer 5

Athenian leader gradually allowed more citizens to participate in the political process

Answer 6

It is important to note that Athens was initially a monarchy before democracy was born. It took centuries, first Athens became an aristocracy, then a timocracy, and then finally a democracy.

Answer 7

In 508 BCE Cleisthenes brought in a system where the citizens in assembly voted on laws.

Answer 8

Athens were democracy to the Athens.