2.  Ruled by king  Rule is hereditary (passed down by blood)  Some rulers claim divine right  Practiced in Mycenae by 2000 BC

3.  Powerful individuals that seized control of the government by appealing to the common people  Worked for the interests of the common people

4.  Ruled by small group of citizens  Rule is usually based on wealth or ability  Ruling group controls the military  Practiced in Sparta by 500 BC

5.  State ruled by nobility  Rule is hereditary and based on family ties, social rank, wealth  Social status and wealth support ruler’s authority  Practiced in Athens before 594 BC

6.  State ruled by its citizens  Rule is based on citizenship  Majority rule decides vote  Practiced in Athens by about 500 BC

7.  How big is the society? Which groups live there?  Roles of the people? Are their predetermined roles? Expectations?  Who makes the important decisions?  Who creates the laws?  What are the major laws? Punishments? (3-5)  What kind of freedoms do the people have? Rights?  How does some one become the head of the government? Election? Heredity?  How long is the head of the government in charge? Election terms? For life?  Who controls the military?  How are criminal cases solved?  Which groups get to participate? What is the extent of their participation?  Are rights based on citizenship? Is citizenship available to everyone? Equality? Who’s left out?