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1. Pericles

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   Pericles is synonymous with the height of Athenian direct democracy. Under his sustained influence, the mechanisms for citizen participation became deeply entrenched. A key feature was the introduction of misthophoria, payment for jury service and attendance at the Assembly. This subsidy ensured that even the poorest citizens (thetes) could afford to dedicate time to public duty, broadening the base of direct political engagement [^2].
   However, Pericles’ democracy was inherently unstable and relied heavi…