Question

question 9
what principle of a democratic government was present in ancient greece?
a. universal suffrage
b. a three - branch government
c. a constitution
d. elected representatives

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Universal suffrage (voting rights for all adults) wasn't present in ancient Greece (only male citizens could vote).
• Option B: A three - branch government (executive, legislative, judicial) is a feature of modern democracies like the US, not ancient Greece.
• Option C: Ancient Greece, specifically Athens, had a constitution - like set of rules and procedures governing the city - state, including how power was exercised and the rights/responsibilities of citizens.
• Option D: Ancient Greek democracy (Athenian) was direct, not representative. Citizens participated directly, not through elected representatives.

Answer:

C. a constitution