CLCV 1002 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Apella, Perioeci, Crypteia

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Classical Civilization
• Course: CLCV 1002
• Professor: J.J.Gahan

Document Summary

Coalition of two tribal communities, each with their own king. Circumscribed by 3 other institutions: the euphorate, the gerousia, the assembly. Representatives of the people who had the power to bring kings to account. Council of 28 aristocrats over 60 years of age. Prepared matters to be brought before the assembly. Did not have the power of discussion. Assent necessary for the validity of any decree. Believed to have laid down the mixed constitution of checks and balances. Developed as early as the 17th century ce and remained unchanged throughout sparta"s history. Responsible for electing men to the gerousia for life. Candidates were selected from the aristocrats and presented before the apella. The candidate who received the loudest applause became a member of the gerousia. The gerousia presented motions before the apella > apella voted on the motions. Did not debate > approved or disapproved of measures. Helots > slaves, outnumbered the spartans 10:1.