Question

(50 pts)

Describe the branches of government of the Maya that developed during the (SPECIFICALLY) Preclassic Period and describe the duties of those who served in the government.

Make sure the information is regarding the Preclassic period, and not the Classic or Postclassic period.

Answer 1

 Each Mayan city had a king. The king was usually hereditary. The king used his power and wealth to support the nobles. The nobles served as officials and such in the kings administration. The nobles were loyal to the king because he ensured their legitimacy and the king got help in running things from nobles. All right there you go. Hope this is enough and it helps. 

Answer 2

Each city of the Mayan had their own king. They developed a hierarchical government ruled by kings and priests or we can say that there was the hereditary system for ruling and the selection of the king in which the support of wealth, power and authority were the main tools used to rule and support the nobles. The nobles obeyed as officials and such in the administration of the king. The nobles were faithful and loyal to the king because he guaranteed their legitimacy. The Maya society was rigidly separated between nobles, commoners, serfs, and slaves in which the noble class was complex and specialized.