Question

Has our version of democracy improved on the original version? How so?

Answer 1

Democracy improves the quality of decision-making. Democracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts. Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens. Democracy is better than other forms of government because it allows us to correct our own mistakes.

Answer 2

The Greek idea of democracy was different from present-day democracy because, in Athens, all adult citizens were required to take an active part in the government. ... The Athenian definition of “citizens” was also different from modern-day citizens: only free men were considered citizens in Athens.