"Our constitution is called a democracy because power is in the hands... of the whole people .... An Athenian citizen does not put his private affairs of the state .... We alone believe that a man who takes no interest in public affairs is more than harmless -- he is useless"
This quotation indicates that the ancient Athenians believed

A. people should be persecuted for their religious beliefs

B.Gaining personal wealth is the most important goal in life

C.Women should have equal rights with men

D.Democracy requires active participation by all citizens

Question

"Our constitution is called a democracy because power is in the hands... of the whole people .... An Athenian citizen does not put his private affairs of the state .... We alone believe that a man who takes no interest in public affairs is more than harmless -- he is useless" 
This quotation indicates that the ancient Athenians believed

A. people should be persecuted for their religious beliefs

B.Gaining personal wealth is the most important goal in life

C.Women should have equal rights with men

D.Democracy requires active participation by all citizens

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