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Question 19

A student claims every Athenian magistrate inherited office. Which correction best identifies a common selection method?

  1. Every official inherited a lifelong post
  2. Foreign rulers appointed all magistrates
  3. Many officials were selected by lotCorrect answer
  4. All offices were awarded through military contests

Explanation

Athens filled many magistracies and council places by lot, allowing offices to rotate among citizens. Competitive election applied to some roles, but it was not the method for every public position.

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