Describe briefly the democracy that existed in athens during 400s b. c?

The democracy that existed in Athens during the 400s B.C:

As Greek became more powerful Athens encouraged for political freedom, Democracy began in Athens because the reformer like Solon wanted to stop the abuse of power.

Athens was a direct democracy all Athenian citizens could vote for laws, they can elect officials and serve as the jury, only 20% of the Athens population consist of citizens.

The reformer Solon gave the concept of democracy and he also ended slavery and gave all citizens the right to vote but only adult males could vote women are exempted or could not vote.

no one should discriminated against because he or she is not from a minority group