Question
What were key characteristics of Athenian democracy?
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Responses
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.
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.
Paid juries of citizens heard legal cases and made decisions.
Paid juries of citizens heard legal cases and made decisions.
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.
Choose all answers that are correct.
Responses
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.
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.
Paid juries of citizens heard legal cases and made decisions.
Paid juries of citizens heard legal cases and made decisions.
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.
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GPT-4o mini
The key characteristics of Athenian democracy include:
1. **Paid juries of citizens heard legal cases and made decisions.**
2. **Power was in the hands of the people and all citizens were equal before the law.**
The first statement is correct as Athenian democracy did involve paid jurors to encourage participation in the judiciary system. The second statement reflects the fundamental principle of Athenian democracy that aimed to create an egalitarian system among citizens.
The other statements regarding the ten elected generals and the socioeconomic status of those likely to serve in governmental roles represent aspects of Athenian democracy but do not accurately reflect its ideal of broad civic participation for all citizens. While it is true that wealthy and well-born individuals were often able to participate more fully, Athenian democracy emphasized legal equality among citizens.
1. **Paid juries of citizens heard legal cases and made decisions.**
2. **Power was in the hands of the people and all citizens were equal before the law.**
The first statement is correct as Athenian democracy did involve paid jurors to encourage participation in the judiciary system. The second statement reflects the fundamental principle of Athenian democracy that aimed to create an egalitarian system among citizens.
The other statements regarding the ten elected generals and the socioeconomic status of those likely to serve in governmental roles represent aspects of Athenian democracy but do not accurately reflect its ideal of broad civic participation for all citizens. While it is true that wealthy and well-born individuals were often able to participate more fully, Athenian democracy emphasized legal equality among citizens.