1. The Ekklesia (Assembly) - The main democratic institution where all male citizens over the age of 18 could participate in making decisions on laws and policies.
2. The Boule (Council of 500) - A smaller governing body responsible for preparing legislation and overseeing the daily administration of the city.
3. The Dikasteria (Courts) - A system of popular courts made up of randomly selected citizens who would serve as jurors in legal cases and trials.
What were the three main parts of Athenian democratic government?
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