From tyrannical to democratic institutions, the manner in which a particular polis maintained order was very dynamic, and adaptations were frequently implemented in response to a changing social environment, often due to imbalance of power or matters of war. Also, each city state had a constitution specific to their geographic jurisdiction; unlike the United States’ use of federalism, Greek poleis were not united under a conventional set of guidelines, but were rather united through similar language and religious practices. The natural susceptibility of Greek government allowed for modifications to be made; either in a controlled manner of popular vote, or through the revolt of tyrannicides such as Hipparchus and Hippias. Typically, an oligarchy, aristocracy, or monarchy proved to be the most efficient practice and often led to massive productivity through construction of temples and other civic edifices, improvements in water supply and distribution, and other advancements which wholistically benefitted the polis. However, these systems tended to favor the wealthy while silencing the voice of average citizens, putting them in an economic disadvantage, and deteriorating their political efficacy; traditionally, tyranny would subsequently follow.…