Athenian democracy and modern Britain
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I can compare ancient Athenian democracy with modern British democracy.
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The first direct democracy started in Athens; there were three main institutions of this democratic system.
The institutions were: the Ekklesia, the Boule and the Dikasteria - these were the Assembly, the Council and the Courts.
Only male Athenian citizens could vote, so many people living in Athens were not involved in this democracy.
Ancient Athenian democracy has left a lasting legacy in the form of modern British democracy.
There are similarities and differences between Ancient Athenian democracy and modern British democracy.
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