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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..
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Why were juries in Athens designed to have a odd number of people?
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Why did the juries in Athens have an odd number of members?
beacause it would be easier to rape each other
How were juries selected in ancient Athens?
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
Was a major characteristic of democracy of ancient Athens?
All adult male citizens were eligible to vote , hold political office and serve on juries..
What rule of law was used to govern Athens?
The citizens provided juries of 500 to hear disputes, and decided which way to go. There were no judges or lawyers.
Who made up juries during the Age of Pericles?
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.
How were trials in Athens similar to trials in the US today?
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.
What are the services in ancient Athens?
Employment in juries, garrisons, public administration, councillors. Nearly half the adult male population was in some form of public employ.
Did ancient Athens have judge and lawyers at trial?
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.
What are the common services in ancient Athens?
Employment in juries, garrisons, public administration, councillors. Nearly half the adult male population was in some form of public employ.
What is the plural possessive form of plural jury?
The plural of jury is juries; the possessive plural is juries'.
Which are the most common in kind benefits?
Grand juries and Petit juries are the two kinds of juries.
