The impact of Cleisthenes' reforms was felt almost immediately, revolutionizing all aspects of Athenian life. Democracy released unheard of potentials in its citizens and ushered in an age of ...

Academics sometimes call the form of government Cleisthenes established isonomy (meaning a government of equals) because it would take until the time of Pericles before democracy really came into own.

a system established by Cleisthenes in Athens around 508-507 BC. De­spite widespread adoption, democracy has not sig­nificantly improved wealth distribution—while the poor remain disadvantaged ...