only males that were citizens of athens
only males that were citizens of athens
true
The Assembly
Yes, ancient Athens was an example of a direct democracy. Citizens voted on all issues of public policy.
They ended up having a democracy in Athens and an assembly voted on laws suggested by the 50 people in the council of elders.
Voted on all major issues.
Not all Greek city states had a democracy. Athens is the best example of a democracy. A democracy is run by the people. In Athens, all free adult males voted on issues.
The citizens (male) met in assembly and voted to accept or reject eash law.
They ruled themselves by having a government that voted
only men could vote, women could not.
Athena is the patron goddess of Athens. Athena and Poseidon had a contest to see who gets the city named after them. Poseidon gave a salt water spring while Athena planted olive trees. To the gods or the people of Athens, depending on which version you're reading, they voted Athena's gift better. This is why Athens has its name.
It was a limited democracy - the assembly was available to landowners, large and small. They voted in assembly and the council implemented their decisions.