CLAS 4375: GENDER AND RACE IN ANCIENT GREEK MYTHS

Study Guide: Democracy in Athens

 
 
 

Athenian Assembly
(Boule = the people)
Administration
Council of 500
(steering committee)
chosen by lot for 1 year
Jury Panel
(volunteers over 30)
chosen by lot for each case
Board of 10 Generals
Architect
Numerous Boards
(usually 10 men each)
chosen by vote for 1 year
Priests and Sacred Treasurers
sometimes hereditary within a genos, sometimes elected or chosen by lot for terms from 1 year to life