Which of the following were characteristics of Athenian democracy? Select the three correct answers. (2 points) Responses The government consisted of an assembly, a council, and courts. The government consisted of an assembly, a council, and courts. The assembly met only once a year to discuss matters. The assembly met only once a year to discuss matters. Only free adult males made up the assembly. Only free adult males made up the assembly. The citizens elected leaders to discuss important matters. The citizens elected leaders to discuss important matters. Women, slaves, and foreigners were not allowed to participate.

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The three correct answers that describe characteristics of Athenian democracy are:

  1. The government consisted of an assembly, a council, and courts.
  2. Only free adult males made up the assembly.
  3. Women, slaves, and foreigners were not allowed to participate.

The statement "The assembly met only once a year to discuss matters" is incorrect; in fact, the assembly met more frequently than once a year.