What are the pros and cons of Athenian democracy under Pericles?

Pericles’ reign in Athens was marked by an upsurge in democracy and more rights for citizens.

Pros:

The Archons were transformed into the executive branch.
Creation of a national assembly.
Secret voting, which allowed not to be afraid to make your choice.
Equality of Citizens.
Investigations of the crimes of officials were conducted, and if his guilt was proven, then the official was expelled, and his property was sold at auction. For this reason, there was no corruption.
Society took care of socially vulnerable groups: orphans and disabled people, they were given benefits. The poor were given tickets to theaters free of charge.
Citizens were provided with jobs.
Anyone could get a piece of land to be engaged in agriculture.
Under Pericles, the owners were obliged to dress and feed the slave well, it was impossible to beat and mock.

Minuses:

Women were not allowed to participate in the political life of the country.
Citizens were those whose both parents were pure-blooded Athenians.
Half of the entire population of Athens was slaves.



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