What is one way athenians tried to safeguard their democracy before the peloponnesian war? a prisons b ostracism c murder d hostels

Ostracism

Ostracism was a mechanism in Athenian democracy during the 5th century BC by which a citizen could be exiled from Athens for a period of ten years. It was often used preemptively against someone who was believed to be a threat to democracy.

the answer is a. 250 percent.

the answer is b: the religion they practice.

here's why:

there were many different native american tribes and those with similar characteristics formed a main tribe or nation. each had its own language, religion and customs.