Which people were not allowed to vote in Athens

Male citizens in Athens could vote on all the decisions that affected the city and serve on juries. However, democracy was not open to everyone. Citizen women and children were not allowed to vote. Slaves and foreigners living in Athens (known as metics) were banned from participating in government.

Citizen women and children were not allowed to vote. Slaves and foreigners living in Athens (also known as medics) were banned from participating in government.