Athenian Democracy - Doc B

Who is credited with writing "The Athenian Constitution" which provides accounts of the constitutions of 170 different Greek states?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Xenophon

What does the term "franchise" refer to in the context of the Athenian Constitution?

• The right to own property

• The right to vote and participate in government

• The right to freedom of speech

• The right to legal representation

According to the Athenian Constitution, how are the magistrates for the ordinary routine of administration selected?

• By a public vote

• By appointment by the king

• By lot in the Assembly

• By nomination from previous magistrates

What is the requirement for Athenian citizenship regarding birth?

• Born to at least one citizen parent

• Born in Athens

• Born to two citizen parents

• Born to non-slave parents

What happens if a candidate for citizenship is not considered a free man according to the Athenian law?

• He is automatically granted citizenship

• He is sold as a slave by Athens

• He is exiled from Athens

• He is given a second chance to prove his status