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Fall of the Spartan Government
The Spartan government was a model for separation of powers between different branches. The citizens didn't all agree that two Kings should be elected to run the government. -
Citizens' Riots
The citizens started rioting because they did not agree with the two Kings being their rulers. The citizens wanted another choice of government to live under. -
Mobocracy Was Formed
A mobocracy was formed once the citizens started to riot about the Spartan government. Under the mobocracy, rulers who mistreat the masses are replaced through open rebellion. -
Democracy Was Formed
A democracy was formed because the citizens wanted a form that was more civil. They didn't want to have the mob mentality anymore, they wanted another way to be heard. The democracy was a form in which political power is held by the people. They wanted to come about their problems in their own way because they felt like their opinions didn't matter to anyone else. -
Aristocracy Was Formed
A aristocracy form of government was formed because some citizens felt like having the citizens make the rules wasn't fair. An aristocracy is a form in which political power is held by the most qualified individuals who have no interest in monetary gain.