What were key characteristics of Athenian democracy?

Question

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Paid juries of citizens heard legal cases and made decisions.

Paid juries of citizens heard legal cases and made decisions.

Though all citizens were equal, only the wealthy and well-born were likely to serve as jurors or council members.

Though all citizens were equal, only the wealthy and well-born were likely to serve as jurors or council members.

Ten elected generals were responsible for carrying on the work of the Assembly and Council.

Ten elected generals were responsible for carrying on the work of the Assembly and Council.

Power was in the hands of the people and all citizens were equal before the law.

Power was in the hands of the people and all citizens were equal before the law.

Answer 1

The key characteristics of Athenian democracy include:

1. Paid juries of citizens heard legal cases and made decisions.
2. Ten elected generals were responsible for carrying on the work of the Assembly and Council.
3. Power was in the hands of the people and all citizens were equal before the law.

The statement about only the wealthy and well-born being likely to serve as jurors or council members is not entirely accurate, as Athenian democracy aimed for broader participation among citizens, although in practice, social stratification could influence who held office.