4 types of government in Ancient Greece
4 types of government in Ancient Greece.
There is •Monarchy •Oligarchy •Tyranny •Democracy
Monarchy
A Monarchy is a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a single person. Most monarchies have been ruled by kings, usually with the help of a council of advisors. The word "monarchy" comes from the Greek terms, Monos (meaning "single") and Arkhein (meaning "rule").
Oligarchy
An Oligarchy is a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few leaders. The word "oligarchy" comes from the Greek terms oligos (meaning "few") and akherin (meaning "rule").
Tyranny
A Tyranny is a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of an individual who has seized control, often by illegal means. The word "tyranny" comes from the Greek word tyrannos, which means "usurper with supreme power." Overtime, a person who ruled by tyranny, or a tyrant, became known for holding onto power by cruel and abusive means.
Democracy
A Democracy is a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of all the people. The word "Democracy" comes from the Greek terms demos (meaning "people") and kratos (meaning "power").