The Development of Democracy

By Jazalynpina
  • 2000 BCE

    Monarchy

    Monarchy
    a)This time of Government was ruled by a King or Monarch.
    b)The King was in control of the laws, armies, acting as a judge, conducted religious ceremonies, and punished people who disobeyed the laws or didn't pay taxes.
    c)In 800 BCE. Monarchy ended. The aristocrats took over and started the Oligarchy Government. Monarchy ended because aristocrats together we're stronger then the king and they were able to take over.
    d)Some countries are United Kingdom, Sweden, United States.
  • 800 BCE

    Oligarchy

    Oligarchy
    a)Oligarchy was ruled by a few wealthy aristocrats.
    b)Oligarchs passed laws to help the rich, forced the army to obey and in some cities had people who couldn't pay the debt sell themselves into slavery.
    c)The poor hated the oligarchs so they turned to other leaders and some were in the army so they helped them over rule the oligarchs and the oligarchs came to an end.
    d)Some countries are China, North Korea and Venezuela.
  • 527 BCE

    Tyranny

    Tyranny
    a)Tyranny was ruled by one person.
    b)Tyranny was ruled by force and only the government was powerful. All others are poor and weak.
    c)It ended when the people over throned them.
    d)Some places are Iran, Cuba, and North Korea.
  • 508 BCE

    Democracy

    Democracy
    a)The people ruled democracy by voting on a leader.
    b)Democracy ruled as a council, was a direct democracy.
    c)Democracy ended around 450 BCE but is used in everyday life.
    d)Some places are United States, and Canada.