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What did Pericles believe to be he responsibilities of a citizen in a democracy?
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoFor 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).
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∙ 10y agoHe believed that if you are in a democracy you should stay there and if not get out of Athens.
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∙ 14y agoPericles believed that if you are in democracy you should stay there and if not in democracy get out of Athens.
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What duties did Pericles feel we're important for a citizen?
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.
Was Athenian democracy Pericles truly a democracy?
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.
Was Athenian democracy under Pericles truly a democracy?
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.
Who was the first citizen of Athens?
Thucydides described Pericles as the first citizen of Athens
What are the right and responsibilities of citizen of the US?
I believe it has to do with my dick in your mouth.
What are the rights-liberties and responsibilities of US citizen?
I believe it has to do with my dick in your mouth.
What were pericles accomplishments?
He brought democracy to Athenians. The democracy of Athens gave power to the people and the laws of Athens gives equal justice for all.
What were the main stages of transformation of Athens from aristocratic state to democracy?
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.
A higlight of pericles rule was?
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.
Who does pericles believe holds power in Athens?
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.
What impact did Pericles leave on the modern world?
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.
What must a good citizen do in order to preserve democracy?
In order to preserve democracy a citizen must abide by the laws of democracy.
