Vocabulary! Each Greek city state has its own government: Government in this sentence means: A. B. C. D. A place to talk about issues Rules and laws A place to buy governs A system for controlling society Match the following Governments with their defintion A. Monarchy B. Aristocracy C. Oligarchy D. Democracy E. Republic A. Government ruled by a few powerful people B. Government which power rests with the citizens who have the right to elect leaders C. King or monarch ruling a government D. Government ruled by a few nobles who own land E. Government ruled by the people.