Why did the use of phalanx affect the politic on ancient Greece?

The use of the phalanx affected politics because the phalanx allowed more people to defend Athens and most of these people weren't rich, but they were able to have a say in the government and gain power because if the aristocrats didn't at least listen to them they might lose the support of their army.

answer: stupidity. they should wait till they can get reward money.

answer; basic psychology;