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Evaluate the importance of the following in the Spartan System of government; -Kings -Gerousia -Ephors -Apella All aspects of the Spartan government was arranged into a hierarchy, with a mixed constitution, later praised as being the 'Ideas System'. This system was based on 'Eunomia' or 'Good Order', each part of the constitution played checks and balances on the other. Initially the two Kings and the Gerousia were the most important powers in Spartan government, but …

…assembly, they could annul the proceedings by refusing to proclaim it. Therefore the Apella's importance within the Spartan Government is over ruled by the power of the Ephors. It is evident that all forms of Spartan government within the system play an important role in the running of Spartan society. However, from the evidence provided, it can be gathered that the Ephors are the most dominant and superior form, as they have the most power.