A direct democracy is when citizens have a direct role in the government and are allowed to vote and propose laws. An indirect democracy is when citizens elect a representative who votes on laws on the behalf of the people.
<h2><em><u>To be classed as a citizen in fifth-century Athens you had to be male, born from two Athenian parents and over eighteen years old, and complete your military service. Women, slaves, metics and children were not allowed to become citizens.</u></em></h2><h2 /><h2><em><u>To be classed as a citizen in fifth-century Athens you had to be male, born from two Athenian parents and over eighteen years old, and complete your military service. Women, slaves, metics and children were not allowed to become citizens.Citizens could be involved in the running of Athens and could be chosen for important positions</u></em></h2>
