Athenian jury

GPTKB entity

Statements (38)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Socrates
gptkbp:advocates_for no appeal allowed
gptkbp:benefits paid for their service
gptkbp:case_types guilty or not guilty
witness testimony, documents, physical evidence
gptkbp:clinical_trial could last several days
often involved political figures
gptkbp:community_engagement considered a civic duty to serve
gptkbp:community_role empowered citizens
gptkbp:court common in Athenian legal system
important in shaping Athenian law
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Athenian democracy
gptkbp:decided_by majority rule
gptkbp:function decide legal cases
gptkbp:historical_event limited historical records available
gptkbp:historical_period 5th to 4th century BC
gptkbp:historical_significance first large-scale jury system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Athenian jury
gptkbp:influence gptkb:democracy_in_Athens
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by random selection from citizen males
gptkbp:judges conducted by secret ballot
could acquit or convict
not professional judges
gptkbp:legal_issue based on Athenian law
exercised by the people
part of the Athenian court system
gptkbp:legal_representation defendants could represent themselves
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Socrates'_trial
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Ancient_Greece
gptkbp:outcome could impact public policy
gptkbp:public_speaking defendants could make speeches
gptkbp:reduces declined after the Roman conquest
gptkbp:requires only male citizens could serve
gptkbp:responsible_for determine guilt or innocence
gptkbp:size varied from 201 to 2,501 members
gptkbp:social_structure reflected social stratification in Athens