Question

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

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Responses

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

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

There was a larger number of non-citizens in Athens than in the United States.

There was a larger number of non-citizens in Athens than in the United States.

The territory of Athens was larger than the territory of the United States.

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

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

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

There were a few key factors that influenced the success of direct democracy in Athens and its challenges in the United States.

Firstly, in Athens, direct democracy worked because there was a relatively small population of citizens compared to the United States. This allowed for more meaningful participation and decision-making by each citizen. In contrast, the United States has a large and diverse population, making it difficult for every citizen to actively participate in the decision-making process.

Additionally, Athens had a more homogeneous population, whereas the United States is significantly more diverse, both culturally and politically. This diversity can make it challenging to achieve consensus and make informed decisions in a direct democracy.

Furthermore, the territory of Athens was much smaller than that of the United States. This meant that communication and coordination were more manageable in Athens, allowing citizens to regularly gather for assemblies and participate in decision-making. In contrast, the vast geographical size of the United States makes it logistically difficult for citizens to gather in one place to participate in direct democracy.

Overall, the success of direct democracy in Athens can be attributed to its smaller population, homogeneity, and smaller territorial size, which allowed for more active citizen participation. In contrast, the larger and more diverse population, along with the vast territory of the United States, present challenges for effective implementation of direct democracy.

Answer 3

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The correct answer is: There was a small number of citizens in Athens and a large amount in the United States.

Explanation: Direct democracy worked in Athens because it was a small city-state with a relatively small population. In this system, all citizens had the opportunity to directly participate in decision-making and governance. However, in the United States, direct democracy would be impractical due to its large population and vast territorial size. With millions of people spread across a diverse and geographically extensive territory, it would be challenging for all citizens to directly participate in decision-making. Therefore, representative democracy, where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf, is more practical in a large and diverse country like the United States.

Answer 4

Which of the following is evidence that overpopulation was a concern for the ancient Greeks?

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Responses

Greeks would keep non-citizens slaves to grow crops and do labor.

Greeks would keep non-citizens slaves to grow crops and do labor.

Greeks started forming common currencies made of gold and silver.

Greeks started forming common currencies made of gold and silver.

Greeks looked for places with resources to start new colonies.

Greeks looked for places with resources to start new colonies.

Tenant farmers would rent land from large landowners.