Sparta had what is known as a diarchical monarchy. The government's complete makeup consisted of dual kings; a council of about 30 gerontes or gerousia, which are rich elders; the ephors, a small council of five people and an assembly, called the Appella or Demos, of the common people who gathered once a month. The ephors were voted in yearly and this group held a lot of power. The ephors had the power to put the kings on trial and possibly impeach him if found guilty. This small council of five served as a type of supreme court. There were two members of the ephors always with the kings on military campaigns to help keep an eye on the interests of the state.
One reason is the policy of salutary neglect. Salutary neglect was a policy of Britain which basically meant that the colonies didn't have to follow all the British laws as long as they didn't cause any problems. People were satisfied with ti because they weren't bothered by Britain. When the French-Indian war ended, the policy of salutary neglect was abandoned and the crown started pressuring people more to obey the laws and this caused mass dissatisfaction.
Another is the political power that they had. Before 1763, they were allowed to purchase land and deal with the natives in such purchases and if they were rich enough they could even start their own colonies as governors or rule their own colony as a company. This was forbidden after 1763 and all governing started belonging to the British crown exclusively.
Settlers in Nebraska vote on whether they wish to make slavery legal.
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