Many different methods have been used in history to exert political power including giving the power to special figures from higher classes to rule over their subjects. These high political figures, typically men, then typically constructed harsh laws to keep order. The main documents that were grouped together that shared these same ideals were numbers 1, 6, and 7. In document one it argued that men were always superior, and that a father would be rewarded for having many sons and that most of the political power was shared towards high officials that leaded over each individual state. In article 6 the power leans more towards the high official sending out harsh punishments if the citizens do not obey the laws. The high officials maintain