For Pericles, it was importat to vote. He considered it to be the responsiblity and privilege of every person living in a democracy. Those who did not exercise their right to vote were no better than slaves (who, of course, did not have the right to vote).
He believed that if you are in a democracy you should stay there and if not get out of Athens.
Pericles believed that if you are in democracy you should stay there and if not in democracy get out of Athens.
There are a number of duties that Pericles felt were important for a citizen. One of such responsibilities was voting which he urged all citizens to participate in.
No Pericles was a bad leader and abused his power to get what he wanted. He ostracised people who were against him and changed the citizen law so his half son could be come heir.
No Pericles was a bad leader and abused his power to get what he wanted. He ostracised people who were against him and changed the citizen law so his half son could be come heir.
Thucydides described Pericles as the first citizen of Athens
I believe it has to do with my dick in your mouth.
I believe it has to do with my dick in your mouth.
He brought democracy to Athenians. The democracy of Athens gave power to the people and the laws of Athens gives equal justice for all.
507 BCE Cleisthenes established a limited democracy. This went back to oligarchy during the Persian invasion. 462 BCE Ephialtes reintoduced a full democracy. mid 440s BCE Pericles expelled conservatives and established a radical democracy driven by the citizen assembly.
The fact that he did not 'rule'. He promoted democracy, and his ascendance as First Citizen occurred by his ability to give a lead, select beneficial courses of action for Athens and its people, and his persuasive ability.
Pericles believed that the power of Athens was in the demos, the free common people of Athens. That did not include foreigners, women, or slaves. At this time, the military of Athens was entirely lower class people, and Pericles wanted Athenian citizen to raise up to defend the state.
He established a model democracy in which every citizen could participate. While no country has adopted such a form of government in the modern world, it has inspired many modern republics, including the United States.
In order to preserve democracy a citizen must abide by the laws of democracy.