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The Constitution of Sparta

Name the different social classes and government bodies of ancient Sparta
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Last updated: January 10, 2022
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Government bodies
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Two of these were elected to nominally rule the country. One would lead the army in times of war.
Basileos
This body of five members was elected every year and oversaw the above's rule.
Ephoroi
This council of elders could be made up of men over the age of sixty. It served as both a legislative assembly and the supreme court of Sparta.
Gerousia
The citizens' assembly, which would by yelling vote on the laws proposed by the above.
Apella
Social classes
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Free, full citizens, mandatory warriors and participants in the political system.
Spartans / Homoioi
Female landowners
Epikleroi / Patrouchoi
Innumerous, free men that could not participate in politics.
Perioikoi
Commonly pestered serfs that nominally had no rights; sometimes seen as "collectively owned slaves".
Helots
BigBrainGuy
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Level 21
Mar 1, 2022
The Spartan Kings were not elected, they were hereditary positions within the Agaid and Eurypontid dynasties.
DrakiGuy
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Level 58
Apr 28, 2022
I used the word 'elect' in a liberal manner. Thanks for the correction!
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