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Although there is an indirect democracy in place in this country and the overwhelming consensus of the electorate is that the rich should be taxed more, this is not being done. Instead, powerful lobbyists of special interest groups, in this case wealthy special interest groups, work hard to make sure the agendas of the ultra rich are pushed through. As a result, the same representatives who have been elected to push forward the agenda of the average citizens are persuaded by lobbyists instead to push forward bills to benefit the wealthy. In this case, the elected representatives serve both the oligarchs as well as the electorate
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What was the government of Greek called?
Greece began by having monarchies, then oligarchies, then tyrannies and then democracies. The Greek Government is currently a democracy, but modern democracy finds it's roots in ancient Greece.
Who was the descision maker in ancient Greece?
In democracies, the assembly of the people. of the city-state In oligarchies, the council of the city-state. In tyrannies, the tyrant. In monarchies, the king.
How was the ruler of ancient Greece called?
there was no true ruler of all of Greece because a lot of the city states had different governments so they had democracies, monarchies, and oligarchies.
How is wales similar to the US?
Both are democracies.
What political system did European countries set up?
European countries had many different political systems throughout history. There were oligarchies, monarchies, tyrants/dictators, democracies, etc.
How did the government in ancient Greece devolop?
As each city developed on its own patch of land, it established its own form of government. This developed from petty kings, to oligarchies, to tyrannies, to democracies, and beck to oligarchies, then kingdoms under Alexander the Great's successor-generals, then as cities and provinces part of the Roman Empire.
Did Rome start government?
Rome was late in the peiece - governments of various types - monarchies, oligarchies and democracies had been developed long before Rome emerged from being a loose confederation of hill villages,
What are the achievements of Ancient Greece and Rome in art science and government and how did they provide a foundation of progress for other civilizations?
Aristotle divided Greek governments into monarchies, oligarchies, tyrannies and democracies - terms we still use today.
How are the US and england alike?
They have similar cultures, both are democracies and share a common language.
What government is found in Europe?
Mostly monarchies but they also have democracies and governments similar to the USA.
Do you believe that current representative democracies and constitutional monarchies are really oligarchies rather than governments controlled by the people?
You need to answer this question because we don't do your homework and it is asking for your opinion and to show your critical thinking skills and how well you understood the the lesson.
Are there any countries today that could be oligarchies if so what are the names of them?
No there are no oligarchies in this present day.
