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Democracy
Democracy info and primary evidence
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Classics
12th Grade
11/20/2013

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What is the concept of Isonomia?
Definition
Equality of all citizens before the law
Athenian Democracy was based on this political principle
Term
How many people served on the Boule?
Definition
500
Term
How old did a male have to be to be eligible for the Boule?
Definition
30
Term
What did Pericles say about Democracy?
Definition
"Our constitution is called democracy because the power is not in the hands of the minority but of the whole people"
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What did Pericles say about the Citizens respect for the law?
Definition
"In public affairs we keep to the law, this is because it commands our deep respect"
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What did the Magistrates do?
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