Question

What is the biggest difference in citizen participation in government between ancient Athens and the modern United States?

A US citizens are all members of the General Assembly.
B US citizens vote directly on all laws or important decisions.
C US citizens are randomly selected to join the Council of 500.
D US citizens elect officials to represent them in government.

Answer 1

The difference in 'citizen participation' in government between 'ancient Athens' and the 'modern United States' is 'US citizens' elect officials to 'represent them in government'.  

Answer: Option D

Explanation:  

• In the United States, every citizen is entitled to participate in their assembly elections and no discrimination is done based on their ethnicities, race, gender, and other demographic factors. The elected representatives then go on to create the congress and govern the country.
• In ancient Athens, the right to vote only existed on mature male citizens who have served in the military for a stipulated time period. Therefore, not every citizen was given the right to elect their own representative.

Answer 2

Answer: D

Explanation: did it!