The Role Of Government back then and now

They used to have all ears and eyes on the ruler. That is totally dictatorship regarding to the modern terms. King Creon claims that his words are laws, and he is the head of all the commoners and even Gods. Creon is way too arrogant that he thinks no one can ever ever break the laws and rules that he makes. I think it is hilarious that how people nowadays see Creon back then. Creon insists that his rules are the best and within his own power, he is able to succeed. It is irony that he thinks he can speak laws but nowadays people vote for rules, leaders...I know it is not appropriate to compare the governing system from back then with nowadays', but the main point is that Creon shouldn't be so arrogant that doesn't even listen to any other advices. He still claims that he always listen: "I am not aware that I have every failed to listen" (Antigone. Scene 5). But actually there are people around that are lack of awarness, just like Antigone and her brother. If Creon would have listen to what their reasons are, the tragedy will not happen. And also his son Haemon has tried to persude Creon to be more reasonable and courtesy. Maybe the commoners are just afraid to stand out and speak their mind, maybe the commoners just need a leader to represent them or else, Creon might be overthrown.
Comparing the regime from the ancient time and now, there are actually some similarities, but also lots of diversities. First of all, the commoners all have to follow the rules no matter it's before or now. Secondly, there's always people to make laws and enforce law. Lastly, commoners will get punishment if they break the law. These above are the similarity of role of government before and then. And the differences are: people get to vote for the leader in democracy; laws are not set by individuals but a group of legislators; death penalty is not made by individuals but over many courts and judiciary. The government system today are from the basis of ancient system. Thus, it is reasonable that the former systems are not perfect and moral.