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Athens and Sparta

Question 9 • GA-GSE World History A

Which best describes the Spartan government?

Answer
A
It had elements of democracy, oligarchy, and monarchy.
B
It had elements of oligarchy and monarchy.
C
It was both a democracy and a monarchy.
D
It was a direct democracy that allowed debate.

Explanation

Sparta’s government combined several systems. It had two kings, an oligarchic council of elders, and an assembly in which citizens voted, giving it elements of monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy. Therefore, the best description is that it had elements of all three.

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