1. In the Athenian democratic system, there were two main organs of the people: the Council of 500 members annually chosen by lot from the ten tribes into which citizens were divided, and the Assembly, which every male citizen over eighteen could attend. The Council debated and prepared the Assembly’s agenda.

2. Military command was at least partly a political post at Athens and was therefore subject to annual election.

3. Seep. 43, n. 1.