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 electoral system in Athens seems to be democratic, the proportion of people who can stand for 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. )。 The imperial examination system in China can be used by people from all walks of life, and the basic number is not high. 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 exam and strictly control the pass. Although equal opportunities, but ultimately depends on the level of individuals. The selection of Athens officials is decided by drawing lots from volunteers, which depends entirely on luck, not level.
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).