Who could not participate in the administration of Athens under Pericles?

Under him, slaves and settlers could not participate in the government. We can say that during the reign of Pericles, Athenian democracy was able to reach its heyday. Established during the reign of Solon, democracy developed even more under Pericles. Despite this, after the death of this statesman, there is a decline in democratic morality in Athens, associated with the frequent wars that took place during that period of time. This is also the reason for the decline of Athens itself.