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How Athens was governed?

First as a monarchy, then as an oligarchy, then as a tyranny, then as a democracy, then as a radical democracy.


What government is ruled by a small group?

oligarchyOligarchy is the form of government. This is the form that only few people rule.


How do oligarchies differ from monarchies?

An oligarchy has a religious foundation, but a monarchy is governed by a king or queen.


Who or what replaced the king of Athens?

An oligarchy (rule of the few), governed by a limited number of aristocrats.


Is Antarctica an oligarchy?

According to the Wikipedia definition of oligarchy: "a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution." . . . Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, signed by governments representing 80% of the earth's population. Then, is is not an oligarchy.


How was ancient Sparta governed?

They were governed by a system of government called an Oligarchy. It meant ruled by few. These few people were normally rich people and they could overturn kings.


Which country now a parliamentary government was once a racial oligarchy ruled by the white citizen?

South Africa was once a racial oligarchy ruled by the white citizens and is now governed by a parliamentary system.


Ask us Which country now a parliamentary government was once a racial oligarchy ruled by the white citizens?

South Africa was once a racial oligarchy ruled by the white citizens and is now governed by a parliamentary system.


What is the difference between a representative democracy and a oligarchy?

Democracy is (theoretically) governed by all of the people. An oligarchy is ruled by a small group of people... as "oli-" means "few." Some might argue that the broken democratic system of the US is creating a specific type of oligarchy called a plutocracy, which is when the wealthy rule.


Which one Athens or Sparta governed by an oligarchy run by five epohers and a 30-man senate?

Im pretty sure it was athens,which was greece.


Which greek city-state was governed by oligarchy?

The Greek city-state of Sparta was governed by an oligarchy. Its political system was characterized by a dual kingship and a council of elders known as the Gerousia, alongside an assembly of citizens. This oligarchic structure concentrated power in the hands of a few elite individuals, particularly the military and aristocratic class, which controlled the state's decisions and policies.


What Greek city-state was governed by an oligarchy?

The Greek city-state of Sparta was governed by an oligarchy. It had a dual monarchy, but real power was held by a council of elders known as the Gerousia and a group of five elected officials called ephors. This oligarchic structure allowed a small elite to dominate political decision-making and maintain control over the larger population, including the enslaved Helots.