Four Forms of Government

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What form of government paid government officials, but only allowed male citizens the right to vote?
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Political power was shared among who in an oligarchy form of government?
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A form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few leaders.
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What form of government had leaders who were overthrown for being harsh and greedy?
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What type of leader would reform laws, aid poor, cancel debts, and give citizens other than nobles a say in the government once he/she seized power?
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What does "monos" mean?
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What was the main governing body of the Athenian democracy?
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What does "demos" mean?
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What form of government forced people to pay taxes to the king, obey his laws, and depend on him for defense?
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what does "oligos" mean?
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What form of government failed due to peasant population increases and food shortages?
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A form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of all the people.
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A form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of an individual who has seized control, often by illegal means.
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What form of government failed in Ancient Greece due to eastern trade routes closing due to fighting in Asia Minor, causing a shortage of important resources?
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What type of government reached all decisions through public debate and vote?
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A form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a single person, usually a king or queen who inherited his/her power from a parent.
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If you were a citizen under this form of government you would enjoy certain protections, although you would lack full political rights, such as voting. What form of government is this?
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Who administered the state's finances, received foreign ambassadors, oversaw the maintenance of the Athenian fleet?
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What type of ruler retains (keeps) power for life?
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What form of government elected officials based on voting?