In which way does the government of ancient Greece differ from that of the modern United States? In which way does the government of ancient Greece differ from that of the modern United States?

A.

Ancient Greece had a system of checks and balances to balance power.

B.

Male and female adult citizens could participate in the government in ancient Greece.

C.

Ancient Greece required citizens to elect representatives in the government.

D.

Citizens could directly participate in the government in ancient Greece.

E.

All citizens in ancient Greece were required to vote in city-state elections.

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Ashlyn Cowan

29 December, 11:56

In which way does the government of ancient Greece differ from that of the modern United States? In which way does the government of ancient Greece differ from that of the modern United States?

A.

Ancient Greece had a system of checks and balances to balance power.

B.

Male and female adult citizens could participate in the government in ancient Greece.

C.

Ancient Greece required citizens to elect representatives in the government.

D.

Citizens could directly participate in the government in ancient Greece.

E.

All citizens in ancient Greece were required to vote in city-state elections.

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Leonard Harding · Answer 1

All citizens in ancient Greece were required to vote in city-state elections.

Explanation:

The notion of democracy first arose in Athens.

In a democray, goverment is ruled by the people: in Greece all its citizens did vote whereas in American system a percentage of citizens excercise the duty of voting.

America has a representative system, candidates represent the interests of voters. Juridical systems date back to Greek model.

Greeks gathered in Athens to directly choose their rulers. They also believed that educating their citizens was key to mantain a healthy society.