A student researching democracy has taken the following notes:
• Athens developed direct democracy around 500 BCE • All eligible citizens voted directly on laws and policies • Modern democracies typically use representative systems • Citizens elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf • Both systems aim to reflect the will of the people
The student wants to contrast ancient and modern forms of democracy. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?
Athens developed the first direct democracy around 500 BCE.
While Athenian citizens voted directly on laws, modern democracies use representative systems where elected officials make decisions on behalf of citizens.
Both ancient and modern forms of democracy aim to reflect the will of the people.
In representative democracies, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Direct voting vs. representative systems shows the contrast.