Question

How did the political system of ancient Athens differ from the political system of the United States today?

Ancient Athens had a direct democracy, while the United States has a representative democracy.
Ancient Athens had a representative democracy, while the United States has a direct democracy.
Ancient Athens had a dictatorship, while the United States has a direct democracy.
Ancient Athens had a dictatorship, while the United States has a limited democracy.

Answer 1

How did the political system of ancient Athens differ from the political system of the United States today?

A: Ancient Athens had a direct democracy, while the United States has a representative democracy.

Answer 2

Ancient Athens had a direct democracy, because citizens had a direct say in the government. The United States is a representitive democracy, because citizens elect officials to represent their views in the government.