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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The type of democracy observed by citizens of Athens was direct, because citizens voted directly on issues. In ancient Athens, eligible citizens participated directly in decision-making by voting on laws and policies in the Assembly, rather than electing representatives to make those decisions for them.