The content of Athenian democracy! ! The significance of democratic politics to the development of human civilization!

The content of democracy in Athens: 1. Its basic characteristics: people's sovereignty, taking turns to govern.

2. Reflection:

① Citizens' Assembly (the highest authority) ② 500-member Parliament (the affiliated permanent institution) ③ People's Court (the judicial organ) ④ Other institutions: administrative and military organs The significance of Athenian democracy to human civilization: a The theory and practice of Athenian democracy laid the initial foundation of modern western political system. The space created by the democratic atmosphere has enabled Athens to make brilliant achievements in the field of spiritual culture. B Historical Limitations (Loss) A As far as its democratic scope is concerned, the civil rights in Athens are based on the dictatorship of slaves, and many women and foreigners are excluded from the democratic hall. B In essence, it is only a primitive direct democracy, which is only applicable to small city-states with small population. As far as its democratic way is concerned, the way of drawing lots and taking turns to sit in the village means that people with different educational levels enjoy the same state management power, which is easy to lead to the abuse and misuse of state power. D Historical facts have proved that the decline of Athens was caused by the chaos and internal friction caused by this democratic politics.