300 members of the population were chosen at random from the citizen's list( there were approximately 6000 full citizens at any given time in Athens
Employment in juries, garrisons, public administration, councillors. Nearly half the adult male population was in some form of public employ.
Athens was the capital of ancient Greece so i was very important!
A resident alien, not a citizen but part of society.
The Judges selected the competitors
Yes.
In ancient Athens, juries were composed primarily of male citizens over the age of 30. These citizens were selected from a larger pool of individuals who had completed military training and were eligible to participate in the democratic processes of the city. Women, slaves, and non-citizens were excluded from serving on juries. The jury system was a key aspect of Athenian democracy, allowing citizens to participate directly in legal proceedings.
During the Age of Pericles in ancient Athens, juries were composed of male citizens over the age of 30 who had completed their military training. These jurors were selected by lot from a larger pool of citizens who had volunteered for jury duty. This system was part of the democratic framework of Athens, allowing ordinary citizens to participate directly in the judicial process. Juries could vary in size, often consisting of hundreds of members, to ensure a broad representation of the citizenry.
Yes, ancient Athens commonly used a system of large juries, typically consisting of 200 to 500 jurors, depending on the case. While 100 jurors were not the standard, smaller juries could occur, particularly in less significant trials or preliminary hearings. The use of large juries was intended to ensure a more representative and democratic process in legal decisions.
All adult male citizens were eligible to vote , hold political office and serve on juries..
Employment in juries, garrisons, public administration, councillors. Nearly half the adult male population was in some form of public employ.
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No, the juries were usually of 500 people, with no judges or lawyers to interfere. With about 35,000 citizens, it was effectively an opinion poll in today's terms.
Employment in juries, garrisons, public administration, councillors. Nearly half the adult male population was in some form of public employ.
Trials in Athens and in the US both involve the presentation of evidence, arguments from both sides, and a judgment made by an impartial adjudicator or jury. Both systems aim to ensure a fair and just resolution to legal disputes.
ancient athens
Selected by lot from the citizens, were usually 500 strong, and represented a virtual opinion poll of the citizens. The jurors were paid for their time. The final arbiters of both guilt and punishment - there were no judges to interfere or try to dominate and no lawyers to manipulate..
beacause it would be easier to rape each other