Question

How did the development of democracy in Athens affect the lives of ordinary citizens?

A. Ordinary citizens became better able to provide food and necessities for their family.
B. For the first time, ordinary citizens could participate directly in government.
C. Ordinary citizens developed a better relationship with the rulers of the city.
D. The social classes became more flexible, allowing ordinary citizens to join the oligarchy.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B for the first time ordinary citizens could participate directly in the government

Answer 2

The correct answer in this question is B - for the first time, ordinary citizen could participate directly in government.

The reason for this is that when people started directly voting, they had more power and could directly see who will be in power in the futue as well. This in turn made them more "powerful" as they could directly influence who would be in charge of the city.