Question

Which of the following is closest to the Athenian form of democracy? A. New England town meeting B. the House of Representatives C. Virginia House of Burgesses D. the Electoral College

Answer 1

Answer:

A. New England town meeting

Explanation:

Greek democracy created at Athens was direct, rather than representative: any adult male citizen over the age of 20 could take part, and it was a duty to do so. The officials of the democracy were in part elected by the Assembly and in large part chosen by lottery in a process called sortition.

It was the birthplace of the democracy we have in America today. Athens, although many citizens had the ability to participate in the government, was still not a completely democratic state. In fact, slavery is what gave others the time to contribute to the government. These slaves had no political rights or freedom.

A town meeting is a form of direct democratic rule in which most or all the members of a community come together to legislate policy and budgets for local government. ... Town meetings have been used in portions of the United States – principally in New England – since the 17th century.