The Development of Democracy--The 4 forms of Government

By Evanmariscal
  • 2000 BCE

    Monarchy

    A In a monarchy, one person ruled, usually a king
    B The King would be in charge of making laws and act as judges. They also lead religious ceremonies and their armies during battle If someone disobeyed the laws or didn't pay their taxes, they would be punished
    C Kings also had helpers that advised him They were called aristocratic In some city-states, aristocratics thought that the king shouldn't wear the crown and rule their city-state Many aristocratics agreed and took the power for themselves
  • 800 BCE

    Oligarchy

    AMost Greek city-states were ruled by a small group of wealthy men
    BTheses people were known as oligarchsThey usually spent their days either hunting or taking part in chariot races.They also hosted or attended parties while slaves entertained them with music,dance,andacrobatics
    CSlaves had enough getting more and rich getting more rich Oligarchs made farmers who were unable to pay their debt to be sold to slavery.A lot of hate grew on oligarchs.Most of the poor turned on their leaders and,they
  • 600 BCE

    Tyranny

    Tyranny
    A. In Tyranny the dictator had the ruling power.
    B. In tyranny the methods of government was dictatorship. They ruled over others by one unlawful King and were very hostile.
    C. This government failed because it was cruel on the people because the last tyrant was cruel there was also to much power for one person.
    D. Countries that use tyranny are Iran, North Korea, Zembabwe, Cuba, and Burma.
  • 500 BCE

    Democracy

    Democracy
    A. The people were in ruling power.
    B. The method was Democracy and the method of ruling was that the people had the power and they could vote.
    C. This government lost power because the citizens voted unwisely.
    D. Some countries that use democracy are France, Spain, Japan, Ireland, United Kingdom, Germany, India, Canada, and Italy.