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How different was Athenian democracy to modern day republics?

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The Athenian system of democracy was different from the modern system because the Athenian government only granted the rights of citizenship to men who owned property and who had completed their military training. The system excluded women, slaves, and children from being full citizens. read more

The Golden Age Athenian democracy and our modern democracy had many similarities. Like our modern voting districts, the Athenian countryside was divided into units. In both these systems citizens had to be registered to vote on laws and public policies. Also, like our current democracy, in Athens you had to be 18-years-old to vote. read more

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