Comparing Athenian and Roman Governance

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What type of government was practiced in Athens?

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Democracy

Front

Which city-state was known for its oligarchic system of government?

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Sparta

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What was a key feature of the Roman Republic's government system? Options: Concentration of power in a single ruler, Balanced system to prevent power concentration, Direct democracy, Rule by a council of elders

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Balanced system to prevent power concentration

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Which of the following best describes the power distribution in Athenian democracy?
Options:
Power was held by a small group of elites,
Power was distributed among all male citizens,
Power was concentrated in a single ruler,
Power was shared between two kings

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Power was distributed among all male citizens

Front

In what way did the Roman Republic differ from Athenian democracy?

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The Roman Republic had a system to prevent power concentration, while Athens practiced direct democracy.