What is the biggest difference in citizen participation in government between ancient athens and the modern united states? a) the general assembly in the united states consists of all us citizens. b) citizens in the united states vote directly on laws and important decisions. c) citizens in the united states randomly select the council of 500. d) the congress in the united states consists of elected officials.

Select the correct answer. why was thomas paine's essay common sense significant to american independence? a. the ideas in the essay inspired the continental congress to present king george iii with the olive branch petition. b. the essay divided the patriots into those who wanted a break from brledin and those who wanted reconciliation. c. the ideas in the essay inspired thomas jefferson while he was drafting the declaration of independence. d. the essay spurred colonists to take a stand, demand independence, and establish their own government. next