Question

Our constitution does not copy the laws of neighboring states . . . . Its administration favors the many instead of the few; this is why it is called a democracy. If we look to the laws, they afford equal justice to all in their private differences . . . class considerations not being allowed to interfere with merit.

–Pericles

According to Pericles, how is Athens different from other Greek city-states?

Athens has an administration that favors the upper classes.
Athens has laws that treat all people fairly, regardless of social class.
Athens took the best laws of neighboring states and made them even better.
Athens has a constitution, while other neighboring states are lawless.

Answer 1

Athens has laws that treat all people fairly, regardless of social class.

Pericles says the administration "favors the many instead of the few" and the laws "afford equal justice to all" with "class considerations not being allowed to interfere with merit," meaning fairness across classes.