How did the Athenian democracy keep one person from gaining to much power?
I say it's because all of the citizens rule the civilization not allowing any person to overthrow one making it difficult for them to overthrow many.
Am I right?
Yes. You might also include information from this site.
https://quizlet.com/30215859/the-ancient-greeks-section-2-sparta-and-athens-flash-cards/
Thanks, Ms.Sue you the best
And also for fun what subjects did you teach Ms.Sue.
I taught English and social studies in middle and high school. I also occasionally taught 7th grade math. And I was a counselor and child study coordinator for a little while.
You are correct. The Athenian democracy had a system in place to prevent one person from gaining too much power. Here's an explanation of how it worked:
1. Direct Democracy: In Athens, all eligible citizens had the right to participate directly in the decision-making process. Instead of relying on representatives, citizens voted on laws and policies directly in the assembly. This ensured that power was distributed among the people.
2. Rotation of Offices: Key positions in the government, including public officials and leaders, were filled through a lottery system. This meant that individuals were chosen randomly and served for a limited period of time. By rotating offices, it prevented any single person from holding power for an extended period, reducing the risk of consolidation of power.
3. Ostracism: Athenians had a practice called ostracism, where once a year, citizens could cast their votes to exile any individual they believed posed a threat to the democracy. This further safeguarded against the rise of a single powerful figure by allowing citizens to remove anyone becoming too influential or potentially tyrannical.
4. Large Juries: In the Athenian legal system, juries were comprised of a large number of randomly selected citizens. This helped prevent one person from manipulating or controlling the outcome of trials. With a large jury, it became difficult for any individual to sway the collective decision-making process.
Overall, the combination of direct democracy, rotation of offices, the practice of ostracism, and large juries helped ensure that no single person could accumulate too much power in Athenian democracy.