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It established a system of government where all citizens met in assembly and voted on issues put forward by the council. The word democracy is made up of the Greek words demos = people, kratos = power, People Power.
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∙ 9y ago
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Because they where the first to come up with Idea of democracy.
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∙ 6y agoIts people had tried monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, then decided to try democracy, with mixed results.
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∙ 12y agoIn Athens every one runs government. Without democracy the city would be a mess.
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∙ 7y agoDecisions were made by the citizens in fortnightly assembly, and their decisions implemented by the council.
The other option is to elect members to a parliament to represent them.
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∙ 6y agoI do not know look in a Journey Across Time textbook
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∙ 13y agobecause all men over the age 18 voted.
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How did the citizens of Athens gain power?
Politics because they had democracy in Athens~i hoped this helped you
How did democracy come about in Athens and when did this occur?
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What are 3 adjectives to describe Athens?
democracy, change, and smart
What were pericles three main goals for Athens?
1.) strengthen Athenian democracy. 2.) hold and strengthen empire. 3.) clarify Athens.
What were pericles' three goals for Athens?
(1) to strengthen athenian democracy(2) to hold and strngthen the empire (3)to glorify Athens
Compare Athenian democracy to American democracy today?
DIFF A) Athens has 500 councils B)Women have social status but not political rights SAME A) No social classes (everyone is treated equal) B)3 branches of goverment C) Voting
What was the 3 types of Athenian democracy?
The council of 500, the assembly, and the courts. They did not have the senate! Source was Wikipedia :)
What were Pericles three goals for?
(1) to strengthen athenian democracy(2) to hold and strngthen the empire (3)to glorify Athens
What caused the decline Athens golden age and the end of democracy?
Their military defeat & their loss in the Peloponnesian War. Sparta burned all of the Athenian food supply and a plague also occurred in Athens which killed 1/3 of the population.
What differences and similarities do you detect between the spartan and athenian governments?
You must be doing the Athens And Democracy worksheet in the section Points to ponder question 3 I know because Ime doing it too!
In Athens if you were a slave that bought your freedom can you participate in democracy?
to participate in democracy you had to be a citizenand to be a citizen you had to meet these requirements:1)had to be a male2)be able to trace linage back 3 generations3)born of Athenian class4)18 years old and upso no.but your great great grandson could!
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