How was the Athenian view different from the U.S. view of a citizen?

The Athenian view of a citizen was closely tied to active participation in democracy, with citizenship reserved for free male adults who were expected to engage in public affairs, such as voting and debating in the assembly. In contrast, the U.S. view of citizenship emphasizes individual rights and freedoms, with a broader definition that includes a diverse population, including women and minorities, who may not have had the same political power in ancient Athens. While both systems value civic involvement, the Athenian model focused on direct engagement in governance, whereas the U.S. system includes representative democracy and a wider array of civil liberties.