Which statement best describes how american government compares to the one that existed in ancient athens?
both governments used random selection to choose citizens to serve in the legislature.
both governments eventually gave the right to vote to women and enslaved people.
both governments encouraged citizens to participate in the decision-making process.
both governments allowed citizens to vote directly on nearly every important decision.

I believe the answer is: Both governments encouraged citizens to participate in the decision-making process

Both governments adopted democracy which would give people some power to influence the government.

The main difference between the two is that in Ancient Athenians, the citizens have the right to directly vote for the legislation.
In united states government, the citizens only have the right to vote for the representatives that would worl for the legislation.