ostracism
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Men over the age of 60 could vote in Athenian democracy.
It was called ostracism. The citizens were asked to vote on a 10-year banishment of the victim. It wasn't only the 'bad' politicians - it was anyone who opposed the dominant clique, which may have itself been 'bad'.
ostracism
ostracism
When a citizen of the ancient Athenian democracy was seen as a threat or possible tyrant he could be ostracized. Ostracism was used as a way to eliminate the risk of any one man becoming too powerful.
Athenian
Only kids could vote.
ostracism
people had the right to vote
a person that is able to vote
The only group that could vote in Athenian democracy were men over 60 years old