Gerousia was a council of elders in ancient Sparta that was responsible for making important decisions and advising the Spartan kings. The council usually consisted of 28 elders over the age of 60 who were selected for their wisdom and experience. They played a significant role in Spartan political affairs and were highly respected in the society.
The Ephorate and the Gerousia were powerful because they served as advisers to the King of Sparta. Thirty people made up the Gerousia, which was a governing body.
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The Gerousia was the Spartan council of Elders.
they were called the Ephors
The Spartan senate (Gerousia) comprised 30 members.
Athens. In Sparta, cases were judged by a council of elders, the Gerousia.
Spartan decisions were primarily made through a combination of the Gerousia (Council of Elders), the Apella (assembly of male citizens), and the dual kingship. The Gerousia, composed of 28 elders over the age of 60 and the two kings, would propose laws and policies, while the Apella had the authority to vote on these proposals. Major decisions, especially military ones, often involved consultation with the kings and the Gerousia. This system ensured a balance of power and collective input in governance.
There were the two kings, the Gerousia ( or council of Elders), The Ephorate and the Ekklesia (or the apella, or the Assembly).
Sparta was ruled by two kings and its council, the Gerousia.
The Spartan governent was a fusion of monarchy (the kings), oligarchy (the Gerousia) and democracy (the assembly/Ecclesia).
The Gerousia, made up of 30 upper class members aged over 60, was responsible for bringing motions before the citizens assembly, and providing judges.