Does the modern United States have more in common with Athens or Sparta? Explain.

Along with the Roman model, the democratic model of ancient Greece's system of self-government greatly influenced how the founding fathers set out to construct the new United States government.

Although the U. S. has been a strong proponent of democracy, it did not invent democracy. The Greeks are often credited with pioneering a democratic government that went on to influence the structure of the United States.

the modern United States is like Sparta

Explanation:

This is because the UNited States is a status quo power intent on keeping the international order as it is currently structured.