The athenian concept of government, echoed by the modern united states, is best described as

The Athenian concept of government, echoed by the modern United States, is best described as democratic.
Athens is the cradle of democracy, so we have them to thank for this ideology. America, and many countries around the world today try to mimic this particular concept of government.

Iam a german monk and professor of theology. i believe that the catholic church's practice of buying forgiveness of sins through indulgences is wrong. i have translated the bible into german to make it easier for more people to be able to study it. i am here to stand by my writings and i refuse your demand that i recant them