Citizens in Athens participated in government primarily through direct democracy, where they could engage in decision-making processes during the Assembly (Ekklesia), where they voted on laws and policies. They also held positions in various councils, such as the Boule, which prepared matters for the Assembly. Additionally, citizens could serve as jurors in the courts, thereby influencing legal outcomes. However, it's important to note that this participation was limited to free male citizens, excluding women, slaves, and foreigners.
Freeborn men.
only free men and they had to be in the government
only men could vote, women could not.
Adult male citizens.
the democratic citizens were allowed
They were democracies, so the government responded to th citizens.
direct democracy: a government in which citizens rule directly instead of through representatives.
None whatsoever. They were not citizens, they were property, and completely subservient to their master.
For the first time, ordinary citizens could participate directly in government.
the main political body of Athens was the assembly, which all free adult male citizens had the right to attend
order of the roles in ancient athens. (in order) citizens/ males women metics slaves
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