What was the Athenian democracy like?

Answer 1

The free men of the community debated issues and came to a conclusion. 6000 men had to attend to vote, if they did not, however, they were marked with red paint and called an "Idiota", Greek for "Idiot". They were also fined.

Women, children and slaves had no say in matters. BUSTA NUTTT. Also, people who were born outside of the city, non-citizens, were not aloud to vote.

Answer 2

The (adult male) citizens met in fortnightly assembly and decided on significant issues. The council of 500 implemented these decisions and carried out administrative actions between meetings.

Answer 3

Decisions passed by majority vote in the Assembly were final. Votes were recorded by marks on pieces of clay pottery and the counted; there was no higher authority than the Assembly in terms of decision making. Leaders and officials were chosen by lot to avoid vote rigging and corruption, and to honor "the will of the gods."

Answer 4

In ancient Greece Greeks were able to vote in an assembly or by a law making group.In ancient Greece Democracy meant all citizens shared power in some ancient Greek city-states

Answer 5

there were 500 people ruling and men got to vote