How did the democracy of Athens influence the American government?
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Ancient Greek democracy had a deep influence on the design of political institutions in the United States. The various members of the founding generation of the United States saw ancient Athens -- the cradle of Greek democracy -- as both an inspirational model and also as an example of dangerous excess. Understanding the influence of Greek democracy on the United States requires understanding the way democracy was understood by the ancient Greeks.
The democracy of Athens greatly influenced the American government by inspiring democratic principles such as citizen participation and representative voting. It also impacted the **decision-making **processes, preceding similar roles the US Congress has today. ;
Athens introduced the concept of democracy around 508 BCE, emphasizing direct citizen involvement in law-making. This influenced the U.S. to adopt a representative democracy with a system of checks and balances. Key principles of civic engagement and the rule of law from Athens remain cornerstones of the American political system today.
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