What was a distinctive feature of the Athenian government?

What was a distinctive feature of the Athenian government?
A、It was a monarchy ruled by a king.
B、It was an oligarchy where only a few had power.
C、It was a direct democracy where citizens could vote on laws.
D、It was ruled by a council of wise elders.
【正确答案】：C
【题目解析】：It was a direct democracy where citizens could vote on laws.