Why did direct democracy work in Athens but not in the United States?

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There was a large amount of citizens in Athens and small amount in the United States.

There was a large amount of citizens in Athens and small amount in the United States.

There was a larger number of non-citizens in Athens than in the United States.

There was a larger number of non-citizens in Athens than in the United States.

The territory of Athens was larger than the territory of the United States.

The territory of Athens was larger than the territory of the United States.

There was a small number of citizens in Athens and large amount in the United States..................

Answer 1

The correct response is:

There was a small number of citizens in Athens and a large amount in the United States.

Direct democracy was feasible in ancient Athens because it had a relatively small population of citizens who could participate directly in decision-making. In contrast, the United States has a much larger population, making direct participation impractical. Instead, the U.S. employs a representative democracy, where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.