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

Question

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O There was a large amount of citizens in Athens and small amount in the United States.
O There was a larger number of non-citizens in Athens than in the United States.
O 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.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

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

Direct democracy worked in Athens because it was feasible for the small number of citizens to directly participate in decision-making processes. However, in the United States, with a much larger population, it is not practical for every citizen to directly participate in decision-making due to logistical difficulties.