Question

Which statement accurately describes the governments of Athens and Sparta in the fifth century B.C.?

A. Sparta was ruled by a few aristocrats; Athens developed a democratic system.

B.Both Athens and Sparta created legislative bodies that gave real political power to all citizens.

C. Both Sparta and Athens rejected calls from the people for a more representative government.

D. Athens kept all political power in the hands of a few; Sparta granted all citizens a voice in the Assembly