Heliaia in the context of the Athenian imperial policy
The influence of the Athenian Empire on the legal proceedings in Athens and the role played by the Athenian people's court in the government of <i>arche</i> are examined in the article. It was a powerful instrument of setting up Athenian control over the allies contributing to the transformation of <i>symmachia</i> to <i>arche</i>.