"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 before affairs of the state ...We alone believe that a man who takes interest in public affairs is more than harmless--he is useless." This quotation indicates that the ancient Athenians believed?

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"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 before affairs of the state ...We alone believe that a man who takes interest in public affairs is more than harmless--he is useless."  This quotation indicates that the ancient Athenians believed?

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A. Women should have equal rights with men
B. gaining personal wealth is the most important goal in life
C. people should be persecuted for their religious beliefs
D. democracy requires active participation by all citizens