The Spartan government was a fusion of monarchy, oligarchy and demoracy.
It consisted of the two kings, the Gerousia, the Ephors and the Ecclesia/Apella:
- Gerousia - It consisted of the two kings plus 28 elders. They prepared and presented proposals for the vote of the assembly. They were elected.
- Ephor - There were 5 ephors. They advised and checked the kings, controlled the Krypteia, watched for divine signs about the kings rule, supervised the life of the people and called the assembly.
- Ecclesia - The assembly consisting of Spartiate men over the age of 30. They voted on the Gerousia's proposals.
