How did the political system of ancient Athens differ from the political system of the United States today?

In ancient Athens, eligible citizens voted directly on laws and important decisions, making it a direct democracy. In the United States, citizens elect representatives who make laws and govern on their behalf, making it a representative democracy. Therefore, the correct choice is D, “Ancient Athens had a direct democracy, while the United States has a representative democracy.”

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