This reform took place in the 5th century BC, and finally established and reached the peak of Athenian democracy, which is called the "golden age" of Athenian democracy. This reformer is in the charge of Pericles.
Content of Perikles's reform
1. All adult male citizens can hold almost all official positions. Except for the ten generals, official posts at all levels are open to all citizens, and they are all selected by lot. They can also attend the citizens' assembly and reach an agreement on the important affairs of the city-state.
2. The citizens' assembly is the legislature and the highest authority.
3. The 500-member parliament (the tribes take turns to govern) is a permanent body of the citizens' assembly, which handles daily affairs during the intersessional period and its functions are further expanded.
4. The jury court has become the highest judicial and supervisory organ, and it is a democratic institution that fully embodies the participation of civilians in political power.
5. In order to encourage citizens to actively participate in politics, salaries are paid to citizens who hold public offices and participate in political activities. In order to attract people to watch the theatre, the Greek government gave each citizen two "Apor" as a "theater allowance".
The influence of Perikles's reform
The space created by the democratic atmosphere has enabled Athens to make brilliant achievements in the field of spiritual culture. However, the democracy in Athens was limited to male citizens who accounted for a small part of the population of the city-state. For women, foreigners and slaves, democracy is out of reach. Athenian democracy is just a political system of "adult male citizens are the masters of the country".