The source of western democracy is closely related to which historical figure in ancient Greece?

Perikles (Greek: π ε ρ ι κ λ? Perikles (about 495-429 BC) was an outstanding representative of the democratic politics of slave owners in ancient Greece and one of the famous politicians in the ancient world.

(1) Direct democracy is practiced, and the citizens' assembly is the highest authority.

(2) draw lots for elections and take turns to take power.

(3) the rule of law

(4) Separation and checks of legislative, judicial and administrative powers.

The "all people" here does not include all Athenians, but refers to the adult men who enjoy civil rights in the ruling nation. Slaves, women and immigrants have no civil rights. The basic characteristics of Athenian democracy are people's sovereignty and rule by turns. That is, all the power of the country belongs to all citizens, who are rulers, participate in politics and collectively hold the highest power of the country.