The first known democracy came about in Greece about 500 BC when Cleisthenes overthrew Peisistratus. Which of these types of democratic institutions did the Greeks then live under for the next two centuries?

A.
direct democracy
B.
representative democracy
C.
illiberal democracy
D.
liberal democracy

1 answer

The correct answer is A. direct democracy. In ancient Athens, citizens participated directly in decision-making processes rather than electing representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

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