Answer: Representative democracy
Explanation: Representative democracy which can also be refered to as an indirect democracy is a system of government where eligible citizens of a political setting choose others to represent their interest by making important decision (passing of laws as well as creating laws and policies) on their behalf.
The people of each village in the ancient city chose a chief to bring their complaint to the king, in other words they chose their chiefs to represent them before the king. This action is a good illustration of Representative democracy.