Question

Is government by Assembly a characteristic of Athens, Sparta, or both?

Responses

Athens

Athens

Sparta

Sparta

Athens and Sparta

Answer 1

Government by Assembly is a characteristic of Athens. Athens was known for its democratic system, which included an Assembly where citizens could participate in decision-making. Sparta, on the other hand, had a mixed system of governance that included elements like the Gerousia (Council of Elders) and dual kingship, but did not have a government structure based on public assembly in the same democratic sense as Athens.

Therefore, the correct response is: **Athens**.