According to the passage, which of the following is a characteristic of classical Greek democracy?

a. The weighing of individual accomplishment above financial status
b. The limitation of neighboring states' laws and principles
c. The ability of average people to overthrow leaders with whom they disagree
d. The justice system's protection of the injured only through explicitly written legal codes

1 answer

The characteristic of classical Greek democracy from the options provided is:

c. The ability of average people to overthrow leaders with whom they disagree

Classical Greek democracy was characterized by the participation of citizens (often excluding women, slaves, and non-citizens) in political decision-making, including the ability to challenge or remove leaders through various democratic processes.