Athenian democracy
Q. How many generals were elected each year in the Athenian government?
In the 5th century setup, the ten annually elected generals were often very prominent, but for those who had power, it lay primarily in their frequent speeches and in the respect accorded them in the assembly, rather than their vested powers.
Q. Which groups of Athenians were able to vote which groups were not able to vote?
Male citizens in Athens could vote on all the decisions that affected the city and serve on juries. However, democracy was not open to everyone. Citizen women and children were not allowed to vote. Slaves and foreigners living in Athens (known as metics) were banned from participating in government.
Q. Who is considered the father of Athenian democracy?
Cleisthenes of Athens, Cleisthenes also spelled Clisthenes, (born c. 570 bce—died c. 508), statesman regarded as the founder of Athenian democracy, serving as chief archon (highest magistrate) of Athens (525–524).
Q. Is democracy good for the poor?
Many scholars claim that democracy improves the welfare of the poor. Democracies spend more money on education and health than nondemocracies, but these benefits seem to accrue to middle- and upper-income groups.
Q. Which is the oldest democracy in the world?
Athens is often regarded as the birthplace of democracy and remains an important reference-point for democracy. Literature about the Athenian democracy spans over centuries with the earliest works being The Republic of Plato and Politics of Aristotle, continuing with Discourses of Niccolò Machiavelli.
Q. What was the first government in the world?
Sumer (Ancient Mesopotamia) As one of the first urban civilizations in the world, the Sumerians established the world’s first and oldest government.
Q. What is the oldest democracy in Asia?
Sri Lanka is the oldest democracy in Asia in terms of universal suffrage, which was granted by the Donoughmore Constitution in 1931.
Q. What is Africa’s oldest continuous democracy?
Botswana is the continent’s oldest democracy. The Constitution of Botswana is the rule of law, which protects the citizens of Botswana and represents their rights.
