Athenian direct democracy was a form of government in which all citizens had an equal say in the decision-making process. This was in contrast to the American representative democracy, in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. In Athenian direct democracy, citizens would gather in the public assembly to debate and vote on laws and policies. This allowed for a more direct form of democracy, as citizens had a direct say in the decisions that affected their lives. In contrast, in American representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. This allows for a more indirect form of democracy, as citizens do not have a direct say in the decisions that affect their lives.
