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At its peak it was a radical democracy - that is the citizens met in fortnightly assembly, considering and deciding on all matters of government. The Council implemented these decisions. This is far more democratic than today's representative democracy where elected representatives form a parliament and vote how they or their party want, not necessarily the way their electors want.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoThe word democracy comes from two Greek words meaning People Power. In its radical form it was a fortnightly assembly of all the (male) citizens where they considered and decided on matters put before them and raised by them. The Council of 500 carried out the Assembly's decisions and handled daily problems between meetings. The law courts, which were considered to be part of the political process, had juries of 500, with no judges or lawyers to interfere; they voted on cases brought before them and awarded punishments or payments to be made.
The Council and other office bearers were chosen by lot from the citizens, except for the 10 generals who were elected one from each tribe. They were too smart to be led in war by someone selected by lot, and usually when the Assembly made a significant decision, it had a rider 'the general to implement' even though it might be a non-military matter.
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∙ 9y agoAthenian Democracy was all about "power" and who ruled. Hope this helped!
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∙ 10y agoAll adults could vote in legislative assemblies
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What statement best describes a similarity between a democracy and a republic?
Both get their sovereignty from their citizens.
The best definition for direct democracy?
Direct democracy means that the people vote on every single rule
What best describes a representative democracy?
In a representative democracy, the voice of the people is what guides the crucial decisions of the government. The majority voice is what guides important issues like economic development and government spending.
What is the democracy called in which individual citizens elect people to serve vote and make decisions for them called?
This is a representative democracy. A direct democracy is best modeled in Ancient Rome where people went directly to every meeting and put in their own two cents.
What type of democracy does Britain have?
Britain is a constitutional monarchy and is governed by a parliamentary system. For more details visit the related link below.
Which best describes the Athenian government?
A direct democracy with enforced participation. ----------------------- Every Athenian male resident was a participant. However, women, slaves, children and foreigners were not included.
Which is the best example of the influence of Athenian democracy on later governments?
The representative democracy of the United States.
What best describes an Athenian aristocrat?
a person that is able to vote
Which best describes the type of government in Egypt after BC?
a democracy
What statement best describes the united States?
it is a democracy and a federation
When did Athenian democracy work the best?
Before the death of Pericles, after which demagogues led the people astray, leading to defeat in the Peloponnesian War.
What word best describes the US government?
governmental or federal
Which of these answers best describes Colombia's government?
Constitutional, Multi-party democracy.
Which statement best describes a similarity between a democracy and a republic?
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What best describes the form of government called democracy?
The authority to govern comes from the people. A+
What were two ways Athens was ruled before democracy?
Before, Athenian democracy was put into place, it was ruled by the Tyrant's in a Tyrannical government. Okay guys, my answer might not be the best but, it got me an A on my paper! I hope this answer helps you! If not, I'm sorry!!
Who is Plato?
Plato was an ancient Athenian leader. Plato rejected democracy and instead, argued that the state should regulate every aspect of its citizens' lives to provide for their best interests.
