Why is Athen's system of government described as a "direct democracy" as opposed to an "indirect democracy"?
And how does Athenian democracy compare to the democratic system of the United States?

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Why is Athen's system of government described as a "direct democracy" as opposed to an "indirect democracy"? 
And how does Athenian democracy compare to the democratic system of the United States?

anonymous · Answer

because they were a small group, everyone can votw. unlike the romans who need to have a respresnative to be in the voting process.

anonymous · Answer

it differs because of the vast size and the amount of state in the country.