SpartaSparta had 2 kings that ruled over them. But, 28 council members limited their power. The council was chosen by who the strongest military officers were. They had to choose the best officer, the ones who believed in their government.
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AthensIn Athens when they chose the government all the male citizens would gather together and choose 500 men out of at least 5,000 by "lot". Lot is just randomly picking. They usually did this so everyone would have a chance at being in the government.
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