Greek government
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- a monarch, or king, ruled most Greek city-states. In a monarchy, the governing power is in the hands of one individual, usually a king. As a male-dominated society, Greek settlements did not allow queens to govern.
- They had the authority to create laws and act as judges. They also conducted religious ceremonies and led their armies during wars.
- Unlike the aristocrats, poor people were required to work long hours in the fields. They noticed the unfair differences between their difficult lives and the easy lives of the wealthy aristocrats
- To make matters worse, the oligarchs ignored a majority of the people's needs. By passing laws that favored wealthier people, the oligarchs protected and increased their own wealth.
- In a , tyranny the ruling power belongs solely to one individual who is not a lawful king. A tyranny is sometimes called a dictatorship
- Most Greek tyrants were military leaders who gained the support of the people by guaranteeing them more rights. Once they were in power, many Greek tyrants implemented changes that improved the lives of poor people
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