Question

the influence of ancient greece: part 2
compare and contrast the political systems and democratic principles that developed in ancient greece with those of the modern - united states.
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the influence of ancient greece: part 2
practice 1
pick all the correct answer choices describing ancient athenian democracy.
when the athenian assembly voted, the majority ruled.
athenians believed that only men born and brought up in athens could serve in government.
athenians believed in limiting voting rights to citizens only.
cases in the courts of athens were decided by citizen juries.
members of the council of 500 were elected to their positions.
athenians believed that they, the people, were the ultimate government authority.

Explanation:

In ancient Athenian democracy, majority - rule in the Assembly, citizen - only voting rights, elected Council of 500, and citizen juries were features. People were seen as ultimate authority.

Answer:

When the Athenian Assembly voted, the majority ruled; Athenians believed in limiting voting rights to citizens only; Members of the Council of 500 were elected to their positions; Cases in the courts of Athens were decided by citizen juries; Athenians believed that they, the people, were the ultimate government authority.