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The Struggle for North America

Question 1 • Menter Hartman WORLD HIST 1A (Centralized)

Which democratic ideals were practiced by Athens? Check all that apply.Citizens voted for members of an elected assembly to represent their interests.Women were granted the right to vote and to serve on juries.All citizens could debate and vote on new laws.Citizens accused of a crime were entitled to a trial by jury.Slavery was prohibited.

Answer
A
Citizens voted for members of an elected assembly to represent their interests.
B
Women were granted the right to vote and to serve on juries.
C
All citizens could debate and vote on new laws.
D
Citizens accused of a crime were entitled to a trial by jury.
E
Slavery was prohibited.

Explanation

Athens practiced direct democracy: male citizens could debate and vote on new laws in the assembly, so C is correct. Citizens accused of crimes could also receive a trial by jury, making D correct. Athens did not use an elected assembly to represent citizens, and women could not vote or serve on juries; slavery was also practiced.

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