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What type of democracy was observed by citizens of Athens?

direct, because citizens elected their leaders
direct, because citizens voted directly on issues
indirect, because citizens elected their leaders
indirect, because citizens voted directly on issues

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direct, because citizens voted directly on issues

In classical Athens eligible male citizens attended the Assembly (ecclesia) to debate and vote on laws and policies themselves rather than electing representatives to decide for them.