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Types of Ancient Greek Governments.

Description

The development of Democracy in Ancient Greece.

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History

Level

9th Grade

Created

12/09/2015

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ARISTOCRACY

Definition

A form of government in which power is held by the nobility or wealthy, landowning families.

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MONARCHY

Definition

A form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a single person - usually a king.

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OLIGARCHY

Definition

Ruling power is in the hands of a few powerful people. Militaristic.

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TYRANNY

Definition

Ruling power is in the hands of an individual who has seized control, often by illegal means.

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DEMOCRACY

Definition

Ruling power is in the hands of all people.