The Gerousia Flashcards
(10 cards)
What powers does the Gerousia hold? According to Plut
“political power over life and death decisions, rights of citizenship, and all life’s other most important matters”
What does the Gerousia decide regarding the Apella? According to Diodorus Siculus
What is discussed and voted on
According to Xen what important case are the Gerousia judges for?
“judges for trials of capital offences”
Is the Gerousia accountable for its actions? According to Aristotle
No, it is exempt from being held to account
According to Xenephon what are selections dependent on?
“selection for the Gerousia depends on nobility of character”
According to Xenophon.
What does the term ‘Crooked Choice’ refer to in the context of the Gerousia?
The power to dissolve a crooked proposal adopted by the people
Plutarch mentions this and Diodorus Siculus suggests this in relation to Hetoimaridas. HOWEVER THIS WASN’T REALLY THE CROOKED CHOICE AND THERE IS NO ACTUAL EVIDENCE OF IT BEING USED!
According to Herodotus what happens if a king is not present
if a king is not present, a family member votes for him.
What is the significance of Hetoimaridas according to Diodoros Siculus?
“He was a descendent of Herakles”
This is mentioned by Diodoros Siculus.
How does the Gerousia balance the political system according to Plut?
“supported the kings as a counterweight to democratic tendencies, while reinforcing the common people against any royal inclination to tyranny”
What does Plutarch tell us of the crooked choice?
“if the people shall adopt a crooked proposal, the elder and founder-leaders shall have the power of dissolution.”
