Question

document b: athenian constitution

1. what kind of document is this? what was its purpose?
2. according to the athenian constitution, who had the right to vote in athens?
3. how did someone become \enrolled\ as a citizen in athens? explain.

Explanation:

1. The Athenian Constitution is a historical-political document describing Athens' governance structure and laws.
2. Voting rights were restricted to adult male Athenian citizens (free-born, native).
3. Citizenship enrollment required birth to two Athenian parents, deme registration, official scrutiny, and citizen acceptance.

Answer:

1. It is a historical and political document; its purpose was to describe the structure, laws, and governance of the Athenian city-state.
2. Adult male citizens (free-born, native Athenians) had the right to vote.
3. One became enrolled by being born to two Athenian citizen parents, registering in the deme, undergoing official scrutiny, and gaining acceptance by the citizen body.