A. Politics and civil participation were essential to city life.
Explanation:
The ancient Greek society practiced a democratic system of government which meant that the members of the society, in this case, the men, actively participated in politics. Athens which was the capital city held a council which was delegated by 500 men who made the laws. The men in the society could make their inputs in assemblies where they all convened.
They had a say in which politicians remained and which was removed for they were allowed to submit the names of politicians whom they believed were not productive. When the majority voted against a politician, he would not be allowed to deliberate in the council for a decade.
At first, Nixon refused to hand over the tapes, pleading executive privilege, the principle that White House conversations should remain confidential to protect national security.
