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Athenians chose the members of the council each year in a lottery. They believed this system was fairer than an election, which might favor the rich. There is one drawback to this method. Who ever was picked could be a bad person and change the Athenian history.
Geoffrey Herzog
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What were the drawbacks from athenians choosing officials by lottery?
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Why did athenians choose officials by lottery would there be drawbacks to this method explain?
Because it was more fair than having an election. There would not be drawbacks in this method.
Why did the athenians choose officials by lottery?
Athenians chose the members of the council each year in a lottery. They believed this system was fairer than an election, which might favor the rich. There is one drawback to this method. Who ever was picked could be a bad person and change the Athenian history.
Would there be drawbacks to this method why did Athenians choose officials by lottery?
Because it was more fair than having an election. There would not be drawbacks in this method.
What freedom allowed Athenians to criticize public officials?
freedom of speech
Why did Athens choose officials by lottery?
Athenians choose officials by lottery because they believe this system was fairer than an election. In addition, election by lot helped to protect against one person gaining too much power in public office. Juries were chosen by lot on the day of the court case to try and defeat judicial corruption, as it would be difficult to bribe members when you didn't know who was going to be on the jury.
How did the Athenians make laws?
the citizens elected fair officials to create laws
What literary device does the author employ when naming the lottery officials mr summer and mr graves?
The author uses irony by naming the lottery officials Mr. Summer and Mr. Graves. This naming choice juxtaposes the pleasant connotation of "Summer" with the sinister undertone of "Graves," hinting at the darker nature of the lottery process despite its seemingly lighthearted name.
How did Louisiana lottery company gain and keep its power?
by contributing large sums of money to elected officials
Is it legal to buy lottery tickets with a credit card in Ohio?
Yes according to Illinois Lottery Officials via their 800 number. I called and asked why all the retailers said no and blamed you the lottery officials they said it has always been legal? Hmm still checking the actually laws I'll get back to you on when it changed
How do they choose leaders in the athenian democracy?
Well, at first they didn't really have a couple "Leaders" (besides pericles, and then the Romans came and stuff changed) They had the Boule. (Boo-lee) And they were chosen by lottery. Draws etc. Each person could only be chosen ... I think twice. Only Athenian male citizens could lead.
How did people vote in Athens?
They voted by writing their vote on a broken piece of pottery, which officials collected and tallied
