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What would most surprise an ancient Athenian about government in the United States today?

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Well,  had to write a paper on this once, so I can help. The Athenians had an incredible sense of honor and glory, and we lack that at the moment. Bet you can get a paragraph on that one.  
User Thiago Conrado
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since the Athenians ahd direct democracy they would find our electorate  system surprising
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