HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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It introduced the concept of elected representatives.
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It unified the executive and legislative branches of government.
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It increased the number of paid public officials.
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It decreased the requirements for citizenship.
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Detailed explanation-1: -To strengthen democracy, Pericles increased the number of public officials who were paid salaries, Earlier in Athens, most positions in public office were unpaid. Thus, only wealthier Athenian citizens could afford to hold public office. Now even the poorest citizens could serve if elected or chosen by lot.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pericles strengthened Greek democracy by increasing the number of paid public officials and by paying jurors. This enabled poorer citizens to participate in the government.
Detailed explanation-3: -Pericles strengthened democracy in Athens by paying public officials. Pericles expanded the empire by building a strong naval fleet. Pericles rebuilt and beautified Athens.
Detailed explanation-4: -Pericles lifted Athens into a golden age through his support of the arts, architecture, philosophy, and democracy building.
Detailed explanation-5: -â—¦The most important feature of Athenian democracy was that the legislature (A governmental body primarily responsible for the making of laws) was composed of all of the citizens.