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Under the Cleisthenes reforms of 507 BCE property owners who had a battle equipage (a panoply of arms). This was suspended during and after the Persian invasion, when the oligarchs took control again. It was restored in 460 BCE by Ephialtes, then after his assassination by the oligarchs, his deputy Pericles took over and eventually extended it to all adult males who were citizens.
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What city did democracy begin in?
Athens, but the vote was only open to freeborn men.
What kind of democracy did Athens have?
Athens had a direct democracy. All citizens in Athens could participate directly in the government. It is called direct democracy because each person's decision directly affects the out-come of a vote. Women, however, were excluded from this process.
Who can vote about laws in ancient Greece?
In Athens in the fifth century, B.C., laws were determined by a vote among all male citizens. This was an example of pure democracy.
Men and women allowed to vote in the original constitution?
No, men 18 and over were allowed to vote. Women in Athens were kept at home in virtual purdah, allowed out only for the occasional women's religious festival.
What kind of government did the citizens of Athens Greece live under?
Athens, Greece was one of the birthplaces of democracy. Athenian democracy was a direct democracy in which every citizen voted directly on issues of importance, rather than electing representatives to vote for them.
Who was allowed to vote in the developing democracy of Athens?
All the citizens could take part in making decisions for the polis.
Why did the Athens and Greece could not vote?
athens was not true democracy
Why was democracy so important to ancient Athens?
Athens was very democratic. They believed in pole dancing and ring around the Rosie gods.
Could foreigners vote in ancient Athens?
Foreigners were not allowed to vote in ancient Athens.
Who was able to vote while Athens was in democracy?
they where able to vote at the age of 18
Who was allowed to vote in Athens?
White Men
What kind of demcray did the Athens have?
Athens had a direct democracy. A direct democracy people vote on issues as a individual, rather than elect a representative.
Who was allowed to vote in a greek democracy?
yes
Which government had the most pure democracy?
Ancient Athens is often considered to have had one of the most direct forms of democracy in history. In Athens, citizens had the opportunity to vote on laws and policies directly in large assemblies. Their system of government allowed for more widespread citizen participation compared to other ancient civilizations.
What city did democracy begin in?
Athens, but the vote was only open to freeborn men.
How did democracy come about in Athens and when did this occur?
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Why couldn't women vote in Athens?
Woman couldnt vote in Athens because, only people with land can vote. Woman couldnt own land, thus, not being allowed to vote :)
