Question

Read the following excerpt from Pericles’s speech:

Our constitution does not copy the laws of neighboring states; we are rather a pattern to others than imitators ourselves. Its administration favors the many instead of the few. . . . If we look to the laws, they afford equal justice to all in their private differences…class considerations not being allowed to interfere with merit; nor again does poverty bar the way, if a man is able to serve the state, he is not hindered by the obscurity of his condition.

Based on the excerpt above, how does Pericles feel about Athenian democracy?

Answer 1

Answer:

Based on the excerpt above, Pericles feels that the Athenian constitution is not copied from neighboring states, he thinks that Athenian democracy is equal to everyone regardless of social class.

Explanation:

It says "Our constitution does not copy the laws of neighboring states;" and "they afford equal justice to all in their private differences" implying that Athenian democracy is original and equal in Pericles' opinion.