First kings, then oligarchs, then tyrants, then by the citizens.
tyrants
Because the tyrants forced a traded democracy.
Oligarchy
The Tyrants were in charge of Athens
Each city-state, or polis, had its own government. Some city states were monarchies ruled by kings or tyrants. Others were oligarchies ruled by a few powerful men on councils. The city of Athens invented the government of democracy and was ruled by the people for many years.
Athens was ruled by a single person under a type of government known as a "tyranny." In this system, a tyrant seized power unconstitutionally and often ruled without the consent of the governed. While the term "tyrant" has a negative connotation today, some ancient tyrants in Athens implemented reforms and policies that benefited the populace.
spartans have the control in athens
Sparta was ruled by only a few of its men, but Athens was ruled by all of its male citizens.
the Athens and the Spartans dmm
Athens ruled the Delian League.
Its government was a early form of democracy and it was goverened by tyrants {p.s. Athens is in Greece not Rome}
ATHENS