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Made it so most could hold public office, but only free adult resident males could vote

Introduced concept of citizens pressing charges against wrongdoers

Outlawed slavery based on debt

Classes based on wealth, not heredity

Council of 400, but only top 3 classes could vote

Reorganised assembly to balance power among classes

All citizens could submit laws for debate and passage

Called the founder of democracy

Council of 500, randomly picked from all regions

Increased # of paid officials and jurors, allowing all citizens to participate

Proud of allowing direct democracy

Respect for human intelligence and power of reason encouraged democratic ideas

Envisioned perfectly governed society ruled by the wisest, not the richest or most powerful

Supported gender equality

Consitutional government best for most

Idea of reforming existing rule, not creating a new, idealogic society