Sortition

Sortition is a method of selecting individuals for positions of authority or decision-making through a random selection process, rather than through elections or appointments. It is often associated with ancient Athenian democracy, where citizens were chosen by lot to fill various public offices and to serve on juries, reflecting the belief that all citizens should have an equal chance to participate in governance. The process of sortition is based on the idea that random selection can reduce bias and ensure a more representative sample of the population.