Political Science · Political Theory
Which is known as the birth place of democracy?
AAthens ✓ Correct
BAmerica
CIndia
DSwitzerland
Correct answer: (A) Athens — Athens is known as the birthplace of democracy, so the answer is Athens.
Explanation
★Athens is known as the birthplace of democracy, so the answer is Athens.
★In the ancient Greek city-state of Athens citizens governed themselves directly in the assembly.
★Eligible citizens met in person to debate laws and decide public affairs, without representatives.
★This direct, face-to-face rule by citizens is the original model of democracy.
★The small size of the city-state made such direct participation practically possible.
★Modern America and India practise representative democracy, a much later and larger-scale form.
★Switzerland keeps strong direct-democratic devices but is not the historical birthplace of the idea.
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