Athens was a direct democracy - the citizens in fortnightly assembly decided and the Council carried out the decisions. In the US, an elected Congress decides, not necessarily doing the things the citizens want.
how was the Athenian government ruled prior to democracy
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They both partook in orgies.
Athens had a unique government, a direct democracy. This meant that every Athenian citizen voted on laws and legislation. Sparta was ruled by two kings and a 28 member council of elders.
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Cleisthenes is referred to as the father of Athenian democracy. He reduced the power of the Athenian nobility and gave it to the people by creating an assembly for people to vote and discuss state politics.