‡ Although Sparta had two kings, they did not run the country.

‡ The (B) Gerousia was made up of two big groups - the Council of Elders - once a citizen of reasonable importance and old age (60+), he automatically joined the 28 member council.

‡ Proboulentic - prepared the motions being voted on. (")

‡ Elders put up the decision to be decided on.

‡ The proportion of 28 Elders and 2 kings was unworthy - so there were also 5 sub-members called the Effers (Efferent). They were the power within the power. They decided on who could vote, live or die and whether wars should be fought. Elected by the Gerousia, they were posted for life. (Who could be Spartans")

‡ G voted by A

‡ The Spartan assembly only decide whether to go to war or not.

‡ The Gerousia at times overthrew the king...