Answer: b. a random selection of five hundred citizens to make up a jury
Explanation:
The Athenian legal system was based on the principle of fairness to everyone regardless of their status in society. This was the result of reforms by Peracles. Athens became a democratic society where citizens were empowered to even propose laws.
In trial, Athens used juries that on average consisted of 500 people who were selected at random. The limits imposed were gender and age based as only males of the age of 30 and above could serve in a jury.
At this time colonies were viewed as a major factor in determining a nations power internationally and also an engine for economic growth in a mercantilist system. Therefore, arguments in favor of U.S. Imperialism would have been fueled by the power struggle with European nations to exert global influence and dominance. Another major factor that individuals would have argued for was that colonies would have provided new markets and sources for raw materials for the growing US economy. In the end the U.S. did not become a major imperial power which most likely served the nation's power and reputation in the long run.
