MonarchX
Athenian democracy had two unique features. Government offices were filled by the drawing of lots, and the eligibility of all male citizens to speak and vote in the Assembly.
Democracy
Democracy in ancient Greece
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splizxer
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Of the 250,000 inhabitants of ancient Athens only 30,000 were citizens.
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gwynraven
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Yes, and many were slaves.
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MonarchX
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Oddly enough, slavery was present at the formation of another democracy (i.e. the U.S.). Not sure if that is a coincidence.