What conditions must have existed for one to become a citizen in Athens? What privileges came with citizenship

To be classed as a citizen in fifth-century Athens you had to be male, born from two Athenian parents and over eighteen years old, and complete your military service. Women, slaves, metics and children were not allowed to become citizens.To be classed as a citizen in fifth-century Athens you had to be male, born from two Athenian parents and over eighteen years old, and complete your military service. Women, slaves, metics and children were not allowed to become citizens.Citizens could be involved in the running of Athens and could be chosen for important positions

C. congress was able to pay debts run up in the war