Six different types of modes of governing can be pointed out in Ancient Greece political thought:

1. The government of a single person who aims the common good: Monarchy

2. The government of a minority group who aims the common good: Aristocracy

3. The government of the majority of the people which aims the common good: Politeia

4. The government of a single person whotargets the interests of single person:Tyranny

5. The government of a minority group whoaims the interests of the rich: Oligarchy

6. The government of the majority of the people aiming the interests of the poor: Democracy