According to the passage, which of the following is a characteristic of classical Greek democracy?

(A) The weighing of individual accomplishment above financial status (B) The imitation of neighboring states’ laws and principles (C) The ability of average people to overthrow leaders with whom they disagree (D) The justice system’s protection of the injured only through explicitly written legal codesExplanation: The text states that “class considerations not being allowed to interfere with merit; nor again does poverty bar the way, if a man is able to serve the state.” In plain English, this means that a citizen’s ability was more important than his wealth or status in classical Greek democracy, making (A) the best answer. Choice (B) is incorrect because the first sentence of the text contradicts the idea that the Greeks were imitating their neighbors. Choice (C) is incorrect because the last portion of the text describes people fearing, and thus obeying, the magistrates. Choice (D) is incorrect because the last portion of the text states that not all laws or codes are actually written down.