athens was not true democracy
It was important because it let the poorer people have there say. But it wasn't exactly a democracy: women, slaves and immigrants weren't allowed to vote.
Foreigners were not allowed to vote in ancient Athens.
they where able to vote at the age of 18
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Athens had a direct democracy. A direct democracy people vote on issues as a individual, rather than elect a representative.
yes
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.
Athens, but the vote was only open to freeborn men.
Woman couldnt vote in Athens because, only people with land can vote. Woman couldnt own land, thus, not being allowed to vote :)
Democracy began by the Greeks wanting to vote to make decisions of government rather than be ruled by the elites.
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.