Question

How did Cleisthenes lay the foundations for democracy in Athens?

Answer 1

Answer:

He created a council of 500 that proposed, debated, and voted on laws before enacting them.

Explanation:

Cleisthenes was born in 570 bce and died in 508 bce. He was also known as the founder of the Athenian democracy. He increased the power of democracy by choosing 500 people who discuss and debate about new laws that are introduced in the country in the assembly and also contribute in voting in order to approve or disapprove the laws.