Which of the following statements is true about Athenian democracy during the Classical period?(1 point)

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Kings and queens made all the decisions for the people.
Kings and queens made all the decisions for the people.

Male citizens 18 and over could participate in the system.
Male citizens 18 and over could participate in the system.

All citizens were eligible to participate in the system.
All citizens were eligible to participate in the system.

Anyone living in Athens was eligible to participate in the governing system.

Answer 1

The true statement about Athenian democracy during the Classical period is:

Male citizens 18 and over could participate in the system.

In Athenian democracy, political participation was limited to male citizens who were at least 18 years old; women, slaves, and foreigners were excluded from citizenship and the right to participate in the governing process.