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507 BCE
Start of Democracy
Cleisthenes, an Athenian leader introduced a system called demokratia, or "rule by the people." -
507 BCE
Three Parts of Democracy
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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Period: 507 BCE to 460 BCE
"Equality"
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 -
460 BCE
End of Athenian Democracy
Democracy began to evolve into aristocracy. Aristocracy which was called "the old man, the best."
http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-greece-democracy