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What were key characteristics of Athenian democracy?



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Any citizen who wanted to could volunteer to serve on the Council of Athens.

Any citizen who wanted to could volunteer to serve on the Council of Athens.

All citizens served in the Assembly.

All citizens served in the Assembly.

The Council of Athens carried on the daily business of the city.

The Council of Athens carried on the daily business of the city.

Good public speaking was not necessary in Athenian democracy.

Good public speaking was not necessary in Athenian democracy.

All free males over 18 born to Athenian parents were citizens.

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The key characteristics of Athenian democracy include the following correct responses:

  1. Any citizen who wanted to could volunteer to serve on the Council of Athens.

  2. The Council of Athens carried on the daily business of the city.

  3. All free males over 18 born to Athenian parents were citizens.

The statement "Good public speaking was not necessary in Athenian democracy" is incorrect, as public speaking was highly valued and important in Athenian political life, especially for participation in the Assembly and for influencing decision-making.

While not all citizens served in the Assembly at all times (as membership was open to any citizen but attendance varied), it is also correct that anyone could participate in the Assembly if they chose to attend. However, the assertion that "All citizens served in the Assembly" is misleading as it implies mandatory service.

Thus, the most accurate responses reflecting key characteristics of Athenian democracy are the first, third, and the second regarding the Council of Athens.