CIVILIZATION
GREEK
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Question
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to have court
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to decide on the new location of Corinth
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to discuss any problems with their economy
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to make laws and discuss issues affecting the communiy
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Detailed explanation-1: -In a democracy, ordinary people participate in the process of government mainly through elections. During elections, people exercise their right to vote and elect their representatives. Thus, people participate in the government indirectly through their representatives.
Detailed explanation-2: -How can all the citizens participate in the decision–making process of the government? In a democracy general elections are held and all adults have a right to vote. The citizens elect a few people to represent them in the Parliament. The Parliament is made up of all these representatives.
Detailed explanation-3: -Read the local newspaper or the town newsletter with your Sunday morning breakfast. Follow local politicians on social channels and, if you want, ask questions directly. Talk to your neighbours about the decision-making in your community and share your thoughts, or attend town meetings if you can find the time.
Detailed explanation-4: -how did people in Athens and Sparta obtain the right to participate in public life and make decisions affecting the community? The right to participate in public life for both Athens and Sparta was through birth right.