Set up a court of appeals for citizens 1. Canceled debts of the poor. An aristocracy ruled in Athens prior to the four reformers. After the four reformers individuals were selected for one year terms to serve on the council. Town meetings were held to make the selection.
People meet in the agora to debate issues and give speeches about their opinions.
Individual participation was demanded. The four reformers did not intend for this to happen. This system evolved, or developed slowly after many little changes. Sparta continued to be an aristocracy.