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The 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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How does the athenian democracy compares to the democratic system of the US?
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How does Athenian democracy compared to the democratic system of the US?
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Who is the athenian ruler who is credited with establishing the democratic system of government is?
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Who is the athenian ruler who is credited with establishing the democratic system of government?
the athens
Was the Athenian form of government advanced and how?
Yes, they devised the first every democratic governmental system.
How does Athenian democracy compare to the democratic system in the United States How is it different?
Athenian democracy was exclusive while United States democracy existed along side slavery.
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republican party and Democratic party
When was Assyrian Democratic Organization created?
Assyrian Democratic Organization was created in 1957.
When was Aramean Democratic Organization created?
Aramean Democratic Organization was created in 1988.
When was Hispanic Democratic Organization created?
Hispanic Democratic Organization was created in 1993.
When was Organization for Democratic Action created?
Organization for Democratic Action was created in 1995.
