The Greek city-state of Athens functioned under a system of direct democracy. Citizens could vote, but not women, non-Athenians or slaves. The word ‘democracy’ comes from the Greek ‘demos’ (people) and ‘kratos’ (power).
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The Greek city-state of Athens functioned under a system of direct democracy. Citizens could vote, but not women, non-Athenians or slaves. The word ‘democracy’ comes from the Greek ‘demos’ (people) and ‘kratos’ (power).
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