Greek Citizenship: Death Penalty and Greek Democracy

greek citizenship: First, Greek citizenship excluded women, slaves, foreigners, people owing debts to the state, etc. about 80 per cent of the populace, according to Toronto Star. Second, about 100 Athenian state positions were determined by election and not lot. However his assertion that ancient Greek democracy was superior to ours is incorrect. These included the generals and financial officers. Third, there is the matter of the death penalty for inadequate performance while in office. Actually, financial officers were usually wealthy citizens so that any funds they embezzled could be recovered. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.