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Where would be a better place to live: Ancient Athens or Sparta?
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Selected claim, opposing its parent
The '
apella
' was a Spartan voting body, made up of every male who had reached their thirtieth year.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
The apella could
vote
on questions that included foreign policy, the succession of new kings, and the appointment of military commanders, elders, and ephors. The apella could also vote on proposed changes to laws.
Con claim 1
The apella could not
put forward or debate
proposals, only vote on matters brought forth by the ephors or gerousia.
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