Higher classical studies

Athenian Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities

Rights

• to debate and vote in the assembly and to hold public office or be elected as a general
• to take legal action against others or to defend oneself through the courts
• to be protected from foreign invasion

Responsibilities

• to attend the assembly, if ‘roped in’
• to obey the laws
• to serve in the army or navy liturgies

Liturgies
Rich Athenians continued to enjoy substantial privilege but were obliged to…