Why did direct democracy work in Athens but not in the United States?

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Responses

There was a large amount of citizens in Athens and small amount in the United States.
There was a large amount of citizens in Athens and small amount in the United States.

There was a larger number of non-citizens in Athens than in the United States.
There was a larger number of non-citizens in Athens than in the United States.

The territory of Athens was larger than the territory of the United States.
The territory of Athens was larger than the territory of the United States.

There was a small number of citizens in Athens and large amount in the United States.
There was a small number of citizens in Athens and large amount in the United States.

Answer 1

The correct response is: There was a small number of citizens in Athens and large amount in the United States.