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Democracy Monarchy Oligarchy
Government of the people
Emphasis on voting rights and freedom to choose
Relied on an assembly or ecclesia
Hereditary government with a king or queen
Ruler had the final say
Korete and Gerousia were common
Government ruled by a group or few
Had a tyrannical or amiable rule
Held power over the majority
Which statement accurately describes the characteristics of each government type?

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Oligarchies and monarchies had a leader who created rules and laws while democracies had a single ruler who was chosen by the people.
Oligarchies and monarchies had a leader who created rules and laws while democracies had a single ruler who was chosen by the people.

Oligarchies and monarchies had a single ruler that presided over the people while democracies relied entirely on the people.
Oligarchies and monarchies had a single ruler that presided over the people while democracies relied entirely on the people.

Oligarchies and monarchies had a ruling class that presided over the people while democracies relied on a smaller ruling class.
Oligarchies and monarchies had a ruling class that presided over the people while democracies relied on a smaller ruling class.

Oligarchies and monarchies had a ruling class that presided over the people and made decisions while democracies relied entirely on the people.

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The statement that accurately describes the characteristics of each government type is:

Oligarchies and monarchies had a ruling class that presided over the people and made decisions while democracies relied entirely on the people.

This statement correctly identifies that oligarchies and monarchies operate with a ruling class (either a few individuals or a single hereditary ruler) making decisions, whereas democracies emphasize the role of the people in governance through voting and participation.