What was the primary function of the 'Ecclesia' in the Athenian democratic system?
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Correct answer: To serve as the sovereign assembly where all citizens voted
The Ecclesia was the principal assembly of Athenian democracy, open to all male citizens over 18. It met on the Pnyx hill to decide on matters of war, foreign policy, and legislation, making it the supreme decision-making body of the state.
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