HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The council controlled the work of the assembly.
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People were paid to take part in government.
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The city-state’s population of citizens was small.
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Free people could vote and hold office.
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Detailed explanation-1: -All citizens in Athens could participate directly in the government. We call this form of government a direct democracy. It is called direct democracy because each person’s decision directly affects the outcome of a vote. In Athens, citizens gathered together to discuss issues and vote on them.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following statements best describes direct democracy in the United States? Some state and local governments allow direct democracy but the federal government does not.
Detailed explanation-3: -Athenian Democracy refers to the system of democratic government used in Athens, Greece from the 5th to 4th century BCE. Under this system, all male citizens-the dēmos-had equal political rights, freedom of speech, and the opportunity to participate directly in the political arena.
Detailed explanation-4: -Direct democracy is the direct participation of citizens in democratic decision making. Direct democracies may operate through an assembly of citizens or by means of referenda and initiatives in which citizens vote on issues instead of for candidates or parties.