Greek governments

Pros

  • In the democracy the people have a say
  • Usually split up the power
  • in the assembly anyone could propose an idea
  • The leaders were voted on in some forms of governments
  • anyone that people liked could be the ruler

Cons

  • some leaders came into power that were unkind
  • in tyrannys and oligarchies the government officials came into power for their own means
  • only certain people could vote
  • wasn't fair because only some people could read and write
  • single rulers couldn't always control everything in their power

Roman Governments

Pros

  • People have a say in the republic
  • usually the power is split up between people
  •  the leaders are well liked and good people when voted on
  • anyone, even the poorest citizens could be the leader in the republic
  • In a tetrarchy the juniors could learn from the leaders before they became the leaders

Cons

  • Not everyone could vote
  • There weren't always elections
  • some tyrants were really evil
  • sometimes there was chaos when the single rulers couldn't control their power
  • oligarchs don't always care about the city