Athens used nowadays popular method of leading, democracy. They were the first known ones to use it. The name for democracy comes straight from its main idea; “demos” which means citizen and “kratos” that is rule. What it meant in ancient Greek to have this citizen rule? It meant that any citizen could vote and have their voice heard in the government. They had discussions and debates as well as listening the proposals and voting them. Of course this was exclusive to only over 18 year old men. Women did not have any right to vote. Out of over 3000 voting citizens, there were formed Council that contained about 500 men, there were also chosen about 100 wealthiest, most influential, best speakers who met in the private political meetings.
