Question
Which of the following statements best explains why direct democracy worked in ancient Athens?
(1 point)
Responses
The council controlled the work of the assembly.
The council controlled the work of the assembly.
People were paid to take part in government.
People were paid to take part in government.
The city-state's population of citizens was small.
The city-state's population of citizens was small.
Free people could vote and hold office.
(1 point)
Responses
The council controlled the work of the assembly.
The council controlled the work of the assembly.
People were paid to take part in government.
People were paid to take part in government.
The city-state's population of citizens was small.
The city-state's population of citizens was small.
Free people could vote and hold office.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that best explains why direct democracy worked in ancient Athens is:
**The city-state's population of citizens was small.**
A smaller population made it feasible for citizens to participate directly in decision-making and assemblies, allowing for more effective governance compared to larger populations.
**The city-state's population of citizens was small.**
A smaller population made it feasible for citizens to participate directly in decision-making and assemblies, allowing for more effective governance compared to larger populations.