Ancient Greece Vocab - Government

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Political power held by a small group.

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Oligarchy

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Unjust use of power; in Ancient Greece, government by a strong leader.

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Tyranny

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A government where citizens hold power, 'rule by the people'.

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Democracy

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Membership in a state/community granting civil and political rights and responsibilities.

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Citizenship

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Government where citizens participate directly in daily affairs.

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Direct Democracy

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Government led by a king or queen

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Monarchy

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Democracy where people elect representatives to make laws.

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Indirect Democracy / Representative Democracy

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Wealthy ruling class: rule by the best people

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Aristocrat

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Responsible for daily government operations in Sparta

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Ephor

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Main political body of Athens

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Assembly