Charles Sumner: “In Athens, the people met in public assembly, and directly acted for…”

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In Athens, the people met in public assembly, and directly acted for themselves on all questions, foreign or domestic.

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Sumner describes the direct democratic practices of ancient Athens, where citizens participated in decision-making.

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Charles Sumner: “In Athens, the people met in public assembly, and directly acted for themselves on all questions, foreign or domestic.”