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Why did direct democracy work in Athens?

A.
Athens had a large number of citizens.

B.
Athens had a large number of slaves.

C.
Athens allowed women to participate in government.

D.
Athens had a small number of citizens.

A. Athens had a large number of citizens contributed to the success of direct democracy because it allowed for a broader range of views to be represented in decision-making processes. The Assembly, which was the main decision-making body, consisted of all male citizens over the age of 18, which made up approximately one-fifth of the total population of Athens. This larger number of citizens allowed for more diverse perspectives to be considered and for decisions to be made through a collective process.

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