forms of government.
Monarchy. 2000 - 1100 BCE
Definition : The power of ruling was in the hands of one person, king or queen Etymology : mono (single person) arkhein (rule) - single ruler How was this form of Government practiced in ancient Greece? : The Mycenaeans made a monarchy that the people paid taxes, and followed the enforced laws from the king. Why did this form of government decline in ancient Greece? : Everyone battled to the throne and stopped the ruling to go to more than one ruler. |
Oligarchy. 1100 - 800 BCE
Definition : The power of ruling was in the hands of a few people (about 3...) Etymology : oligos (few) arkhein (rule) How was this form of Government practiced in ancient Greece? : A few aristocrats became rulers from wealth and the battle of the throne. Why did this form of government decline in ancient Greece? : This form lacked some political rights including voting. |
Tyranny. Mid 600 BCE
Definition : One single ruler that became a ruler usually from illegal means, taking over Etymology : tyrannos (usurper with supreme power) How was this form of Government practiced in ancient Greece? : Since the middle class were angry and upset with the rulers so they took over by promising the people what they want. Why did this form of government decline in ancient Greece? : The people started to replace the decision making of the tyrants. |
Democracy. Around 500 BCE
Definition : The power of the ruling is in the hands of the people, people make the decisions Etymology : demos (people) kratos (power) - people power How was this form of Government practiced in ancient Greece? : The people decided to ignore and oppose the tyrants ruling and so people took over ruling. Why did this form of government decline in ancient Greece? : This form of government didn't really decine in any way. |