What two lawmaking bodies guided Athenian political life?

Athenian political life was primarily guided by the Assembly (Ekklesia) and the Council of Five Hundred (Boule). The Assembly was responsible for making decisions on laws and policies, while the Council prepared the agenda for the Assembly and managed day-to-day governance. Together, these bodies facilitated direct democracy, allowing citizens to participate in the decision-making process of the city-state.