dokimasia

ancient Greece

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In archon
…to undergo an examination (dokimasia) by the Boule and the law courts of birth qualifications, physical fitness, treatment of parents, and military activity; at the end of their term, they underwent an examination (euthyna) of their conduct, especially financial, while in office. Membership was originally open only to nobles…
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In ancient Greek civilization: Legal reforms
…of the archons themselves (the dokimasia procedure) and into their behaviour after their terms of office had expired (euthyna procedure) was also taken away from the Areopagus and given to the Council of Five Hundred. The principle of popular accountability seems new, though the statement in Aristotle’s Politics, that the…
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