Anyone who didn't meet the standards of the censors could be demoted in rank. This is why Rome is better and they have better requirements than Athens. Which is better with government, Rights, and Qualifications? Citizenship in Athens and Rome: Which was the better system. Rome had it better because they had more requirements. Rome had more rights because they created more and could change them when they wanted to. Rome also more freely gave away citizenship. They have more rights because they had limited rights , could own property, but could not vote or hold public office. They let their people do more. The censors' ranking, based on wealth, heritage, administration competence, marital status, and physical and moral fitness, determined
