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Which characteristic of government describes Athens, not Sparta?

Two kings led during wartime.
Only about 8 percent were citizens.
Most power rested with the council.
All citizens could debate any issue.

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All citizens could debate any issue.

Athens was a direct democracy where male citizens met in the Assembly (ekklesia) to speak and vote on laws. Sparta had a dual kingship, a powerful council (Gerousia), and a much smaller citizen class.