Describe the workings of Athenian democracy. Consider its main governmental institutions, the eligibility requirements for participants, and the way in which officeholders were chosen. How do you think the system would have worked if it had allowed the participation of all Athenians, including women and slaves? Could it have worked at all in that case?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Students should be familiar with the general outline of the Athenian system, especially the key role of the assembly and the choosing of officials by lot. As to whether it could have worked on a basis of universal suffrage, answers should take into account the relative size of the citizen versus the noncitizen population.
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