Voting system is not only an important part of Athens' democratic political system, but also an important embodiment of its democracy. This paper is divided into eight chapters. The first chapter introduces the relevant historical materials and research survey, and the second chapter expounds the origin and evolution of the voting system in Athens. This paper holds that the electoral system in Athens sprouted in Homer's era, appeared in the early period of aristocratic politics, and underwent democratic reforms in Solon, Cleisthenes and Ephialtes.
The third chapter introduces the general methods and principles of Athens election. There are two ways to appoint officials: drawing lots and direct elections. The basic principles to be followed in appointing officials include short-term system, separation of powers and review and supervision system. The main institutions in Athens have two voting methods: raising hands and voting by secret ballot. Under normal circumstances, the citizens' assembly votes by show of hands, and the court votes in secret.
Introduction to Athens
Athens is one of the oldest cities in Europe and the world, and its history can be traced back to more than 3000 years ago. In BC 1000, Athens became the core city of ancient Greece. From the end of the 9th century BC to the beginning of the 8th century BC, luxurious aristocratic tombs appeared in Athens, and the production of iron and bronze also developed rapidly, reaching the level of establishing a city-state as an early slave state. Solon was the first consul of Athens, and peisistratus was his successor.
In 492 BC, the Persian War broke out and Persia was defeated in several major battles. It was not until 449 BC that the two sides concluded a peace treaty that the war ended. In June of 43 1 BC, the Peloponnesian War broke out between Athens and Sparta, which lasted for more than 20 years and ended in the defeat of Athens.