1. Athenian Democracy

2. Bust of Cleisthenes created in 2002-2004 by Anna Christoforidis
Background
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Bust of Cleisthenes created in by Anna Christoforidis

3. democracy rule by the people demokratia demo: kratia: the people
power or rule
rule by the people

4. Athenian Democracy Ekklesia Boule The The The Dikasteria (Assembly)
(Council of 500)
The Dikasteria
(The Courts)

5. Central Historical Question
Was ancient Athens truly democratic?