ostracism

=Ostracism =
 * What** Ostracism- process of voting for a leader the citizens distrust most (unpopularity contest). "Winner" is exiled for 10 years. Name derived from clay sherds (//ostraka//) on which votes were collected
 * When** First employed in 488
 * Where** Athens
 * Why** **significant** In 480s, ostracism exiled minority leaders and concentrated power with Themistocles. Also indicator of unification of Athenian political strength.

Source: Starr, page 286, 299 = =