Comparing the Spartan style of government with the Athenian democracy, what is the benefit to the Athenians' direct democracy? A. The Athenian democracy is far superior, since it gives everyone a right to vote and have a say im laws. The debates allow decisions to be made quickly, which is good in times of war.

B. In the Athenian democracy, all citizens have a voice in the decisions that are made, while in Sparta, ultimately the decisions are made by the kings, and the kings' cabinet members, which is an oligarchy.

C. In the Spartan system of government, rule is placed in the hands of the people, including women, so it was much more inclusive than the Athenian system

D. The Athenian democratic system was superior to the Spartans' because it allowed more people to have a voice, including women, slaves, foreigners, and even poor non-landowning Athenians, who all had a right to vote.

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