Opportunity to be elected: people who participate in the election are given equal opportunities.
People excluded: slaves (sinners) and women were excluded from the election.
Different:
Composition of candidates: Although the official election system in Athens seems to be democratic, the proportion of people who can participate in the election is very low (for example, in the first four centuries, the population of Athens may reach about 250,000 to 300,000, but only 30,000 adult male citizens can vote in Parliament). China's imperial examination system can be used by people from all walks of life, and the basic number is not high, so it can be said that most people in the country have the opportunity to participate in the election.
Selection method: China's selection system is to pass the examination and strictly control. Although equal opportunities, but ultimately depends on personal level. Athens draws lots from volunteers to choose officials, which depends entirely on luck and has nothing to do with rank.
The rights of the elected: the elected in China need to obtain official positions through the choice of the top leaders, but their rights are very great; People elected in Athens automatically enter various official positions without conferring titles, and their rights basically serve the people, unlike China (China has a centralized system and Athens has a national assembly system).