In three to four sentences, identify and give examples of the Spartan government. Was it ruled by many or just a few? Explain if the government strengthened or weakened Greece.

Explanation: Spartan political system was a combination of monarchy (kings), oligarchy (Gerousia) and democracy (ephoroi, ephors) ... The Gerousia was a council of elders (senate) which consisted of 28 elders (gerontocrats) and both kings who were members of The Gerousia by position.