Question

Why do some historians claim that Athens was not actually a democracy ??

Athenians did not actually vote on things—they just voiced their preferences on issues.
Athens did not have enough government offices to be considered a true democracy.
Many Athenians claimed that their elections were rigged by corrupt officials.
Some residents were not allowed to vote because they weren’t considered citizens.

Answer 1

(D.) Some residents were not allowed to vote because they weren't considered citizens.

Step-by-step explanation:

The women and slaves of Athens were not allowed to vote—and neither were people who weren’t born in Athens but moved there as adults.

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Answer 2

Some residents were not allowed to vote because they weren’t considered citizens.

Step-by-step explanation:

The women and slaves of Athens were not allowed to vote—and neither were people who weren’t born in Athens but moved there as adults.

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