How did Pericles influence the formation of the United States government?

A. He eliminated rule by divine right.

B. He established a system of checks and balances in a tyrannical government.

C. He fought for suffrage for all citizens.

D. He encouraged the people of Athens to write their own constitution.

Pericles influence the formation of the United States government by encouraging the people of Athens to write their own constitution. He made Athens the center of learning where people develops writing, sculpting, teaching and arts. He made the people of Athens become learned individuals by promoting education among the peole.