Why is Russia an oligarchy? Why is Vietnam an oligarchy? Why is the government of Ancient Egypt a theocracy? How are democracy and dictatorship alike? Why was enlightened despotism important? Why Iraq is not a democratic country? How does federalism affect democracy?
???During this era (which lasted until 500 BC), Sumeria was a theocracy whose rulers held most land and animals in trust for their gods, giving impetus to their record-keeping efforts. Moreover, the legal codes which emerged penalized the failure to memorialize transactions. The renowned Code...