Global History I: Spiconardi. Definition MONARCHY - Form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person. Etymology Monos =

Global History I: Spiconardi

Definition• MONARCHY - Form of government in which

the ruling power is in the hands of one person.

Etymology•Monos = single•Arkhein = rule

How was it practiced in ancient Greece?• People paid taxes to

their in king, obeyed his laws, and depended on the king for protection.

• Usually monarchs inherited their power hereditarily.

How did this form of government decline?• Kings fought one

another for territory

Definition• Oligarchy- Form of government in which the

ruling power is in the hands a few individuals.

Etymology•Oligos= few•Arkhein = rule

How was it practiced in ancient Greece?• Political decisions

were made by aristocrats and selected members of the middle class.

• Ordinary citizens had little to no say in how the polis was run

How did this form of government decline?• Some oligarchs ruled

harshly• Rebellion against the

aristocracy due to food shortages and other problems

Definition• TYRANNY- Form of government in which the

ruling power is in the hands of a person who overthrew the government.

Etymology•Tyrannos= Usurper with supreme power

Usurper = someone who seizes power

How was it practiced in ancient Greece?• With support of the

common people, tyrants seized power to reform laws, aid the poor, and cancel debts Usually a “populist”

People vs. the eliteplatform.

How did this form of government decline?• Some tyrants became

greedy with their power, turned back their reforms and were overthrown

Definition• DEMOCRACY- Form of government in which

the people have the ruling power. Etymology

•Demos= people•Arkhein = rule

How was it practiced in ancient Greece?• Citizens were members of an Assembly with

voted on laws proposed by a Council of 500 randomly selected citizens.

Predominately an oligarchy, but with a mixed with elements of monarchy and democracy

Oligarchy• Ephors five individuals elected annually

by the popular assembly Duties

In charge of civil trials Levied taxes Formed foreign policy Regulated the calendar In charge of military training Accompanied kings on battlefield Had the ability to charge and prosecute the king

The Council• 500 randomly selected

citizens• Proposed laws• Made decrees

The Assembly• Made up of ALL

citizens• Debated and passed

the laws proposed by the Council Direct democracy

A true democracy?• No!• Citizens

Male Born to Athenian

parents Had to complete

military training Originally there was a

property requirement Lack of free speech

Could face expulsion if you comments upset members of the Council