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What requirements had to be met for an ancient Athenian citizen to be given the right to vote?

Question #150953. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Apr 16 2024.
Originally posted Apr 16 2024 8:19 PM.

psnz

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psnz

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In order to vote, citizens had to be free males (not slaves) and also had to have completed their military training.

Any citizens whose rights had been suspended (e.g. for failing to pay debts) were excluded from voting.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athenian_democracy

Response last updated by psnz on Apr 16 2024.
Apr 16 2024, 8:21 PM

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What requirements had to be met for an ancient Athenian citizen to be given the right to vote?

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