The power of the two kings was counterbalanced by the ephors, who were elected.

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Pro: The five ephors had extensive police powers, which included the yearly declaration of war on the helots, as well as the emergency authority to arrest a king and put him on trial.

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The power of the two kings was counterbalanced by the ephors, who were elected.

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The five ephors had extensive police powers, which included the yearly declaration of war on the helots, as well as the emergency authority to arrest a king and put him on trial.

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The power of the two kings was counterbalanced by the ephors, who were elected.

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The five ephors had extensive police powers, which included the yearly declaration of war on the helots, as well as the emergency authority to arrest a king and put him on trial.