What type of government did sparta have?
Sparta had government that consisted of two kings (one from the Agrid family and one from the Eurypontid family), five Ephors (supreme magistrates), the Gerousia (council of elders) and the Apella (assembly of equals – all Spartan men over the age of 30). The kings and the Ephors made the most important decision and the Gerousia dealt with important matters of law. However, even if they all make a decision together it can still be overruled by the whole Apella. It would almost be a democratic government except that slaves and women were not allowed to have their say.