Material 1: The citizens' assembly is the highest authority. During the recess, 500 citizens were drawn out to form a 500-member parliament. Responsible for handling the daily life of the polis.

(2) democratic system? Authoritarian rule, advocating force.

(3) Make citizens actively participate in the discussion of state affairs, but on the basis of slavery, slaves, women and foreigners have no political rights.

This topic examines ancient Greek civilization. The events in the above materials took place in Athens and Sparta in ancient Greece. Athens is characterized by a highly developed democracy; Sparta practiced autocratic rule and advocated force. Views on democracy in Athens: Citizens are encouraged to actively participate in the discussion of state affairs, but based on slavery, democracy is only enjoyed by adult male citizens, and slaves, women and foreigners have no political rights.