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Was ancient Athens a true democracy?

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No, Athens was not a true democracy. Adult male citizens could vote on legislation. However, they only comprised about 30% of Athens' population, and the rest of the population (women, slaves, foreign workers, etc.) did not have any jurisdiction.

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