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Cleisthenes, an Athenian leader introduced a system called demokratia, or "rule by the people."
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The three parts of Demokratia, was Ekklesia, Boule, and Dikasteria. The Ekklesia made decisions about war and foreign policy. The Boule, supervised government workers and was in charge of navy ships and army horses. The Dikasteria was the popular courts.
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In the middle of the 4th century, only men over the age of 18 were apart of the demos, meaning only 40,000 people could participate in the democratic process. http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-greece-democracy
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Democracy began to evolve into aristocracy. Aristocracy which was called "the old man, the best."
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