Which of the following statements describes how the government of classical Athens was similar to modern American government? A. Both have features of checks and balances. B. Both are types of democracy. C. Both allow women to participate in government. D. Both involve the direct election of representatives.

The correct option is B.

The government of classical Athens was similar to modern American government in that both of them practice democracy. Democracy is the type of of government in which the supreme power is given to the people and people exercise this power directly by electing desired agents under a free electorate system. Thus, is it the government of the people by the people and sometimes it is also described as 'rule of majority'.

Both are types of democracy