Greek Government

Power in the hands of a few

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

Took power by force

• Tyrant

• Oligarch

• Monarch

• Democrat

Power passes through heredity

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

Power in the hands of citizens

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

A(n)  ____ is a single ruler, such as a king, queen, or emperor, who holds all the power in a country or empire.

• monarch
• citizen
• tyrant
• oligarch

"Rule by the few"

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Tyranny
• Democracy

"Rule by majority"

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Tyranny
• Democracy

Every citizen votes on all important decisions.

• Direct Democracy
• Indirect Democracy
• Monarchy
• Aristocracy

How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?

• they inherited from a relative
• they were elected by the people
• they paid merchants for support
• they used soldiers to take control

In these government systems, the "people" had no power over laws.

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Tyranny