Question

Which of the following are differences between American and Athenian democracy? Select the tow correct answers.

A. In America women can't vote, but in Athens women could participate in government.

B. American democracy is a representative, while Athenian democracy was direct.

C. American democracy is direct, while Athenian democracy was representative.

D. In America women can vote, but in Athens women could not participate in government.

E. In America there is no lawmaking branch, but there was in Athens.

Answer 1

B and D

- B: True — the U.S. is a representative democracy; classical Athens practiced direct democracy.
- D: True — American women have the vote; Athenian women were excluded from political participation.