Small country with few people, independent. Athens has established a city-state as a unit, always keeping a small country and few people, and giving citizens more opportunities to directly participate in public affairs. The enthusiasm of citizens has been mobilized to a great extent, and they have certain advantages and status in the struggle against aristocratic kingship, which makes it difficult to develop autocratic monarchy and further promotes the development of democracy.

Characteristics of Athens City-State In the unique geographical environment of the Mediterranean Greek Peninsula, under certain historical conditions, there were about 200 small slave countries in Greece in the 8th-6th century BC, which were called "city-states, small countries and few people" in history.

Polis generally includes urban areas and surrounding rural areas. In the eyes of the ancient Greeks, "polis" meant the absolute independence of the same blood group, region, politics and economy.

The democratic politics of Athens city-state

The supreme power belongs to the citizens' assembly, which is related to the military democracy in primitive society, which is not available in the East. It can elect officials, make judgments and so on, and the authority of the citizens' assembly is higher than that of any individual.

Citizens have the right to vote and stand for election, while border residents, foreigners, serfs and women have no civil rights. Citizens account for only a few percent of all people.