How was it possible that different parts of greece had different forms of government?
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Whatever kind of government you had, ancient Greek governments all had pretty much the same responsibilities. The most important thing was to organize an army that could defend the city-state against invasions. Greek governments also negotiated treaties and trade agreements with other Greek cities, and with the Scythians, the Persians, the Egyptians, Carthage, and the Etruscans in Italy. It built port facilities so that ships could dock there.
Inside the city, the government ran a police force to keep the peace. Most of the police were enslaved men, often from Scythia. They didn’t have prisons, but the government took charge of executing criminals, exiling them, or whipping them. The government collected taxes and tolls. It built temples and ran religious festivals so the city could stay on the good side of the gods. Greek city governments built public water fountains and drains to keep stormwater out of the streets. Ancient Greek government was not generally involved in health care or in schools.