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The 'Council of 500' (Boule) in Athens was responsible for:

  1. Deciding on the guilt or innocence of criminals
  2. Preparing the agenda for the Assembly (Ecclesia)
  3. Leading the charge during the Battle of Marathon
  4. Interpreting the oracles of Delphi
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Correct answer: Preparing the agenda for the Assembly (Ecclesia)

The Boule was a representative body of citizens chosen by lot to serve for one year. They managed the day-to-day affairs of the city and ensured that the Assembly had clear proposals to vote on.

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